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Among the following , the most acicid is

A

`CH_(3)COOH`

B

`ClCH_(2)COOH`

C

`Cl_(2)CHCOOH`

D

`Cl_(2)CHCH_(2)COOH`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Proton donors are acids. Electron withdrawing groups increases acidity. More the number of electron withdrawing acidity. More number of electron withdrawing groups, more will be the acidity. Closer the electron withdrawing group to proton, more will be acidity.
`:. Cl_(2)CHCOOH`, has highest acidity among these.
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