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Q. Which of the following compounds would have the smallest value for $pK_{a}$?

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

$-F$ is a strong electron withdrawing group. Electron withdrawing group present nearer to the $-COOH$ group has more acidic strength, hence low $pK_a$ value.