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Why CHCI(3) is more acidic than CHF(3)?...

 Why `CHCI_(3)` is more acidic than `CHF_(3)`?

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To understand why CHCl₃ (chloroform) is more acidic than CHF₃ (trifluoro methane), we need to analyze the stability of their conjugate bases after they release a proton (H⁺). Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the reasoning: ### Step 1: Identify the Acids and Their Conjugate Bases - **CHCl₃** can release a proton (H⁺) to form its conjugate base **CCl₃⁻**. - **CHF₃** can also release a proton (H⁺) to form its conjugate base **CF₃⁻**. ### Step 2: Analyze the Conjugate Bases - The stability of an acid is determined by the stability of its conjugate base. The more stable the conjugate base, the stronger the acid. ...
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