NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3g1006
Among the haloacetic acids XCHX2COOH, which is the most acidic?
AClCHX2COOH
BICHX2COOH
CBrCHX2COOH
DFCHX2COOH
Answer: D
The -I effect follows the electronegativity of the halogen: F>Cl>Br>I. The more strongly the halogen withdraws electrons, the more stable the carboxylate, so FCHX2COOH is most acidic.