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What of the following is expected to be most highly ionised in water ?

A

`CH_(2)ClCH_(2)CH_(2)COOH`

B

`CH_(3)CHCl.CH_(2).COOH`

C

`CH_(3)CH_(2).CCl.COOH`

D

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CHCl.COOH`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`CH_(3)-CH_(2)-CCl_(2)-COOH, alpha, alpha` dichloro butanoic acid is most acidic. Hence it will easily loose `H^(+)` ions in solution.
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