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Which of the following is strongest acid ?

A

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)COOH`

B

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CHBrCOOH`

C

`CH_(3)CHBrCH_(2)COOH`

D

`CH_(2)BrCH_(2)COOH`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Strength of acid depends upon distance between electron withdrawing group and COOH group. Distance between electron withdrawing group and COOH electron withdrawing group and COOH group increases, the strength of the acid decreases.
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