Which in effect trichloroacetic acid is more acidic?
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The conjugate base of trichloroacetic acid is stabilized by the inductive effect. Trichloroacetic acid and carbonic acid are both stronger acids than ethanol because they have more electronegative atoms (Cl and O) withdrawing electrons from the protons. ... This is the most stable of the three conjugate bases.
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