Question

Butanoic acid is a weaker acid than 2- Chlorobutanoic acid. Explain why?

Answer 1

Explanation:

This is probably because the electronegative chlorine atom is closer to the -COOH (carboxylic acid) group and thus exerts a stronger (-) inductive effect and helps in the removal of proton (+H). In 3-chlorobutanoic acid, the effect is weaker as the chlorine atom is farther away.

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