Question

Why is 2-chlorobutanoic acid stronger than 3-chlorobutanoic acid?

Answer 1

Yes, according to me 2-chlorobutanoic acid is a stronger acid than 3-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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