Which of the following species is the strongest acid in an aqueous solution? A) CH₃CH₂CO₂H B) CH₂ClCO₂H C) CH₃CO₂H D) CCl₃CO₂H E) CHCl₂CO₂H

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CCl3COOH (option D) is the strongest acid due to the inductive effect of the three chlorine atoms, which stabilize the negative charge on the oxygen in the carboxylate ion formed after deprotonation, making the acid more likely to donate a proton.

Which of the Following Species Is the Strongest Acid in an Aqueous