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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
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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