Question

reason how trichloroacetic acid is stronger `than monochloroacetic acid

Answer 1

Due to presence of 3 Cl atoms the electron density on O is comparatively lower in trichloroacetic acid compare to acetic acid resulting in higher acidity of the former one.

Answer 2

Answer:

Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) is a much stronger acid than Acetic Acid, from a chemical ionization standpoint, because the electronegative Chlorine atoms draw electron density away from the carboxyl end of the molecule, creating a partial positive charge on the carboxyl group, and allowing easier removal of the positively ...