Which is more acidic 3cholorobutanoic acid or 4 chlorobutanoic acid?
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Yes, according to me 3-chlorobutanoic acid is a stronger acid than 4-chlorobutanoic acid. 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).
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