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2-chloropropanoic acid is stronger than 3-chloropropanoic acid. Explain

Shreya , 6 Years ago
Grade 12th pass
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Arun

Last Activity: 6 Years ago

In2-chloropropanoic acid Cl is at 2nd position of numbering in chain and therefore, 
the -inductive effect is distance dependent.
The distance to -COOH group for Cl is less than in 3-chloropropanoic acid and hence it has more -I effct which makes it more stable and stronger.
 

Ravleen Kaur

Last Activity: 6 Years ago

Hello student,

The acidity depends on the stability of the conjugate base.
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