MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMHT CET

Which of the following compounds is most acidic in nature?

Answer: (C)

Solution

The -I effect of chlorine falls rapidly with distance from the carboxyl group, so the 2-chloro (alpha) acid is the strongest,

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