Which of the following acids has the smallest dissociation constant
A
CH3CHFCOOH
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B
FCH2CH2COOH
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C
BrCH2CH2COOH
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D
CH3CHBrCOOH
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Solution
The correct option is CBrCH2CH2COOH BrCH2CH2COOH is least acidic or has less Ka i.e., dissociation constant. It is (a) due to lesser –I effect of Br than F and (b) Br atom further away form COOH group.