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Among the haloacetic acids , which is the most acidic?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: D

The -I effect follows the electronegativity of the halogen: . The more strongly the halogen withdraws electrons, the more stable the carboxylate, so is most acidic.
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