Which of the Following Acids Would Have the Smallest Value

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following acids would have the smallest value for pK_a?

• A)BrCH₂CH₂CH₂COOH
• B)ClCH₂CH₂CH₂COOH
• C)Cl₂CHCH₂CH₂COOH
• D)ICHBrCH₂CH₂COOH
• E)BrCCl₂CH₂CH₂COOH

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