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Among Ph, Br, F and CF3, which substituent raises carboxylic acid strength the most?
APh
BBr
CCF3
DF
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. CF3
In the series Ph < I < Br < Cl < F < CN < NO2 < CF3 the trifluoromethyl group sits last, so it is the strongest.
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