AP Chemistry
8.6 Molecular Structure of Acids and Bases
| Acid | Formula |
|---|---|
| Chloroacetic acid | \(\text{CH}_2\text{ClCOOH}\) |
| Dichloroacetic acid | \(\text{CHCl}_2\text{COOH}\) |
| Trichloroacetic acid | \(\text{CCl}_3\text{COOH}\) |
A student investigates the relative acid strengths of the three substituted carboxylic acids listed in the table above. Which of the following lists the acids in order of decreasing acid strength, and provides the correct structural explanation?
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