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Which is the strongest acid?

A $Cl X_{3} CCOOH$
B $Cl X_{2} CHCOOH$
C $ClCH X_{2} COOH$
D $CH X_{3} COOH$

Answer: A

Each Cl exerts a -I effect and stabilises the carboxylate anion. Three Cl atoms give the greatest stabilisation, so

Cl X_{3} CCOOH

is the strongest acid.

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