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Which one of the following acids would you expect to be the strongest?

A

`I-CH_(2)COOH`

B

`Cl-CH_(2)COOH`

C

`Br-CH_(2)COOH`

D

`F-CH_(2)COOH`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Halogens exert `-I` effect. The greater the `-I` effect, the stronger is the acid. The decreasing order of `I`-effect of halogens is `-F gt Cl gt Br gt I`.
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