Why is chloroethanoic acid, ClCH2COOH a stronger acid than ethanoic acid?
Correct answer: D. Chlorine withdraws electron and stabilizes the ClCH2COO- anion
- A. Chlorine releases electrons and destabilizes ClCH2COO- anion
- B. Chlorine releases electrons and stabilizes the ClCH2COO- anion
- C. Chlorine withdraws electrons destabilizes ClCH2COO- anion
- D. Chlorine withdraws electron and stabilizes the ClCH2COO- anion
Explanation
The general equation is: HA--> H++A- When A- formed is more stable, the equlibrium lies more to the right.More HA dissociates and hence it is a stronger acid. The presence of Cl withdraws the negative charge by Inductive effect since Cl is electronegative. This disperses the negative charge and hence stabilizes the anion.
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