Chloroacetic acid is a stronger acid tha...

Chloroacetic acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid this can be explained using

A

`-M` effect

B

`-I` effect

C

`+M` effect

D

`+ I` effect

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The correct Answer is:

B

`ClCH_(2)COOH` is more acidic than acidic acid due to the `-I` effect of `Cl^(-)`.

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