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CBSE 2024 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q15

Assertion (A): The pK_a of ethanoic acid is lower than that of Cl - CH_2- COOH. Reason (R): Chlorine shows electron withdrawing (-I) effect which…

Assertion (A) : The $\displaystyle \mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}}$ of ethanoic acid is lower than that of $\displaystyle \mathrm{Cl}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{COOH}$. Reason (R) : Chlorine shows electron withdrawing (-I) effect which increases the acidic character of $\displaystyle \mathrm{Cl}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{COOH}$.
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