Which of the following is the strongest acid? A) CH₃CH₂OH B) CH₃COOH C) CHCl₂COOH D) CH₂ClCOOH E) CCl₃COOH

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E) CCl3COOH (Trichloroacetic acid) is the strongest acid among the options because the electron-withdrawing inductive effect of the three chlorine atoms stabilizes the negative charge on the oxygen in the carboxylate ion formed after deprotonation, making the acid more likely to donate a proton.

Which of the Following Is the Strongest Acid