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Which acid of each pair shown here would you expect to be stronger?

Due to the -I effect of F(being electronegative), it is easier to release proton in the case of compound (A). However, in the case of compound (B), the release of the proton is difficult due to the +I effect of –CH3 i.e. methyl group. Hence, (A) is a stronger acid than (B).



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