Q.

Which of the following have least Pka value?

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a

CCl3COOH

b

Cl2CHCOOH

c

CF3COOH

d

CH3COOH

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Lower the value of Pka, stronger will be the acid. The order of acidity of acids is CF3COOH>CCl3COOH>CCl2HCOOH>CH3COOH
The –I effect of −F is >−Cl 
As the number of –I groups increases, acidic strength increases.
Pkaof CF3COOH is 0.23 

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