NEET Chemistry Reactions of Carboxylic Acids MCQ Question with Solution

Based on the NCERT context, arrange the following acids in decreasing order of acidity: CF3COOH, CCl3COOH, CH3COOH, and BrCH2COOH.

A

CF3COOH > CCl3COOH > BrCH2COOH > CH3COOH

B

CF3COOH > CH3COOH > CCl3COOH > BrCH2COOH

C

CH3COOH > CCl3COOH > BrCH2COOH > CF3COOH

D

BrCH2COOH > CF3COOH > CCl3COOH > CH3COOH

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the given NCERT context, the acidity order based on pKa values is CF3COOH > CCl3COOH > BrCH2COOH > CH3COOH.

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