Asked by Delina Quiroz on Sep 24, 2024
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Which of the following is the strongest acid?
A) acetic acid
B) chloroacetic acid
C) bromoacetic acid
D) fluoroacetic acid
Strongest Acid
Refers to the acid with the lowest pH or the highest propensity to donate a proton in a reaction.
Acetic Acid
A weak organic acid that is the main component of vinegar, known chemically as CH3COOH.
- Contrast the acidity strength of diverse acid categories.
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Rosannie Calderon1 day ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Fluoroacetic acid is the strongest acid among the given options due to the electronegative fluorine atom attached to the carboxylic group which increases the acidity of the molecule by pulling electrons away from the O-H bond, making it easier to donate a proton.
Learning Objectives
- Contrast the acidity strength of diverse acid categories.