The descending order of acidity for the following carboxylic acid is- A. $\mathrm{CH_3COOH}$ B. $\mathrm{F_3C{-}COOH}$ C. $\mathrm{ClCH_2{-}COOH}$ D. $\mathrm{FCH_2{-}COOH}$ E. $\mathrm{BrCH_2{-}COOH}$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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JEE Main 8 April 2023, Shift 2, Chemistry Q74

Question 74 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 14 of 30, Section A.

The descending order of acidity for the following carboxylic acid is- A.

\mathrm{CH_3COOH}

\mathrm{F_3C{-}COOH}

\mathrm{ClCH_2{-}COOH}

\mathrm{FCH_2{-}COOH}

\mathrm{BrCH_2{-}COOH}

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)E > D > B > A > C
(2)B > C > D > E > A
(3)D > B > A > E > C
(4)B > D > C > E > AOfficial answer

Official answer

Option 4

NTA final key.

Chapter: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Topic: Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Idea tested: Carboxylic Acid Acidity

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