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The decreasing order of acid strength of the following is} \[ \text{FCH}_2\text{COOH,\ \ NCCH}_2\text{COOH,\ \ NO}_2\text{CH}_2\text{COOH,\ \ ClCH}_2\text{COOH} \]

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Chemistry Tip: Stronger electron-withdrawing group near COOH means stronger acid because conjugate base becomes more stable.
Updated On: Apr 27, 2026
  • FCH$_2$COOH > NCCH$_2$COOH > NO$_2$CH$_2$COOH > ClCH$_2$COOH
  • NCCH$_2$COOH > NO$_2$CH$_2$COOH > FCH$_2$COOH > ClCH$_2$COOH
  • NO$_2$CH$_2$COOH > NCCH$_2$COOH > FCH$_2$COOH > ClCH$_2$COOH
  • NO$_2$CH$_2$COOH > FCH$_2$COOH > NCCH$_2$COOH > ClCH$_2$COOH
  • ClCH$_2$COOH > FCH$_2$COOH > NCCH$_2$COOH > NO$_2$CH$_2$COOH
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The Correct Option is C

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