Which amongst the following is the strongest acid?

Which amongst the following is the strongest acid?
  1. CHCN3
  2. CHI3
  3. CHBr3
  4. CHCl3

Solution

Acidic character α stability of conjugate base (anion)

Stability of anion α-M and I

- M>-I( dominance )

Electron withdrawing groups increase acidic strength. Among the given compounds, the electron withdrawing strength of substituents

In case of halogen -I>+M and -I order of halogen Cl>Br>I

Hence, CH CN3 will be most acidic

Asked in: JEE Main 2019 (09 Jan Shift 1)

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