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Among 1-chloro butanoic acid and 2chloro butanoic acid which is stronger?

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Answered by azaziabdullah207207
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Answer:

Explanation:

as chlorine shows electon -I effect it reduces negative charge and stable the anion

As Cl is more electronegative make H+ removal easy.

1.CH3CH2CH2COOH➡CH3CH2CH2COO- +H

2.CH3CH2CH(Cl)COOH➡CH3CH2CH (Cl)COO- +H

HENCE 2 IS MORE ACIDIC THAN 1

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