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Which of the following compounds is most acidic in nature ?A. 4-chlorobutanoic acidB. 3-Chlorobutanoic acidC. 2-Chlorobutanoic acidD. Butanoic acid

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Electron withdrawing groups increases the acidic strength of carboxylic acid, when electron withdrawing group goes away from 2-chlorobutanoic acid is more acidic.


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