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Arrange the following given acids in decreasing order of their Ka values

FCH2COOH(P) ,ClCH2COOH(Q), O2NCH2COOH(R), NCCH2COOH(S)
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryJEE Main
Options:
  • A R>P>S>Q
  • B P>Q>R>S
  • C R>S>Q>P
  • D R>S>P>Q
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The correct answer is: R>S>P>Q
Acidic character α stability of conjugate base (anion)

As stability of anion M and I effect . -Cl and -F have (I>+Meffect) in which F is more electron

withdrawing due to greater electronegativity. NO2 and CN have both -I and -M effect with NO2 being more electron withdrawing.

Order of -I- effect -NO2>CN>-F>-Cl Hence, order of acidity ka will be

O2NCH2COOH>NC CH2COOH>FCH2COOH>Cl CH2COOH

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