Electron withdrawing substituent increases the acidity by increasing the ionic character of −OH by inductive effect. Electronegativity decreases in the order. F>Cl>Br -I effect also decreases in the same order. Thus, the correct sequence is FCH2COOH>ClCH2COOH>BrCH2COOH>CH3COOH Related Theory I effect is a permanent effect & generally represented by an arrow on the bond.
Which of the following represents the correct order of the acidity in the given compounds?
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Which of the following represents the correct order of the acidity in the given compounds?
Held on 30 Apr 2007 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
FCH2COOH>CH2COOH>BrCH2COOH>ClCH2COOH
- B
BrCH2COOH>ClCH2COOH>FCH2COOH>CH3COOH
- C
FCH2COOH>ClCH2COOH>BrCH22COOH>CH3COOH
- D
CH3COOH>BrCH2COOH>ClCH2COOH>FCH2COOH
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