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Q. Which of the following compounds is most acidic in nature ?

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Solution:

In options, (a), (b) and (c), Cl-atom being electron withdrawing group, 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.