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Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. A is a stronger acid than .
  2. B is a stronger acid than .
  3. C is a stronger acid than .
  4. D is a stronger acid than .

Answer: A, B

Two Cl atoms give a larger -I effect than one, so the first is correct. In Cl is on the alpha carbon, and in on the beta carbon, so the second is wrong. Acetic acid has a +I methyl group and is weaker than formic acid. The group is -I, so the last is correct.
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