Which Compound Would Be the Weakest Acid

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which compound would be the weakest acid?

• A)4,4-dichlorobutanoic acid
• B)3,4-dichlorobutanoic acid
• C)3,3-dichlorobutanoic acid
• D)2,3-dichlorobutanoic acid
• E)2,2-dichlorobutanoic acid

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