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Which of the followijng is the strongest acid ?

A

`BrCH_(2)COOH`

B

`FCH_(2)COOH`

C

`ICH_(2)COOH`

D

`CICH_(2)COOH`

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The correct Answer is:
B

Group of atom attached with `-COOH` group showing negative inducative effect, increases the acidic strength of carboxylic acid
`therefore` Sequencee of acidic strength
`FCH_(2)COOHgt ClCH_(2)COOHgt`
`BrCH_(2)COOHgtlCH_(2)COOH`
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