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The most acidic of the following is...

The most acidic of the following is

A

`ClCH_(2)COOH`

B

`C_(6)H_(5)COOH`

C

`CD_(3)COOH`

D

`CH_(3)CH_(2)COOH`

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A
Any electron withdrawing substituent (having-I-effect) stabilises the anion by dispersing the negative charge ad therefore, increases the acidity. Chlorine is an electron withdrawing group.
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