The correct order of increasing acid strength of the compounds is (a) CH_3CO_2H (b) MeOCH_2CO_2H (c) (Me)_2CHCO_2H (d) CF_3CO_2H

JEE Main 2006 Chemistry question

The correct order of increasing acid strength of the compounds is (a) (b) (c) (d)

Answer: (3)

Electron-donating alkyl groups weaken a carboxylic acid; electron-withdrawing groups strengthen it. Increasing acidity: (+I) < <

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