Which is the stronger of the following two acids? (a) Benzoic acid, C 6 H 5 CO

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Which is the stronger of the following two acids?
(a) Benzoic acid, C6H5CO2H, pKa = 4.20
(b) 2-chlorobenzoic acid, ClC6H4CO2H, pKa = 2.90

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

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Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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