Aromatic Compounds Containing Nitrogen - Result Question 16
####16. The correct decreasing order for acid strength is
(a)
(2019 Main, 9 Jan I)
$$
NO _2 CH _2 COOH>ClCH _2 COOH $$
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 16.
Solution:
- All the given compounds are
-monosubstituted acetic acid derivatives and the -substitutions have been made by strong groups/atoms. More powerful the group, stronger will be the acid.
Thus, the correct decreasing order for acid strength is: