what makes alpha halogenated Carboxylic acids more acidic than simple Carboxylic acids?
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Carboxylic acid is an organic compound containing a carboxyl group (COOH) attached to an alkyl or aryl group. The acidity of carboxylic acids is higher in comparison to simple phenols as they react with weak bases like carbonates and bicarbonates to liberate carbon dioxide gas
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The presence of electron withdrawing halogen group makes alpha halogenated Carboxylic acids more acidic than simple Carboxylic acids.
- An electron withdrawing halogen group on carboxylic acid withdraws its electron density and release of hydrogen ion from carboxylic acid become easier. So, alpha halogenated Carboxylic acids more acidic than simple Carboxylic acids.
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