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Which of the following compounds is most acidic in nature ?

A

4-chlorobutanoic acid

B

3-chlorobutanoic acid

C

2-chlorobutanoic acid

D

Butanoic acid

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The correct Answer is:
C
In a, b and c options. Cl- atom being electron withdrawing, produces more acidic carboxylic acid. Here, 2-chlorobutanoic acid has Cl- atom very nearer to carboxyl carbon and conjugate base becomes most stable and its corresponding acid is most acidic in nature.
Therefore, 2-chlorobutanoic acid is the most acidic in nature.
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