Question

why alpha chlorobutyric acid is more acidic than beta chlorobutyric acid

Answer 1

Hey there :

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

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