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Butanoic acid is a weaker acid than 2-chlorobutanoic acid. Explain why.

Important Questions on Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives

EASY
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 26 - Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 2
Draw the skeletal formula of 2-chlorobutanoic acid.
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AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 26 - Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 2
Name a chloro-substituted butanoic acid that is a stronger acid than 2-chlorobutanoic acid.
HARD
AS and A Level
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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 26 - Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives>EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS>Q 2
Explain the relative ease of hydrolysis for the compounds chlorobenzene, butanoyl chloride, and 1-chlorobutane.