which one of the following molecules, has the highest pka, value?
FCH2-COOH
CLCH2-COOH
BR-CH2-COOH
ICH2-COOH
CH3-COOH
I thought it should beF-CHECOOH BC OF INDUCE EFFECT from F, BC ITS MOST ELECTRONEGATIVE ATOM. but the answer is CH3-COOH?
Can some please explain it to me why?
FCH2-COOH
CLCH2-COOH
BR-CH2-COOH
ICH2-COOH
CH3-COOH
I thought it should beF-CHECOOH BC OF INDUCE EFFECT from F, BC ITS MOST ELECTRONEGATIVE ATOM. but the answer is CH3-COOH?
Can some please explain it to me why?