Chlorobenzoic acid exists in two positional isomers: 3-chlorobenzoic acid (meta) and…
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Problem
Chlorobenzoic acid exists in two positional isomers: 3-chlorobenzoic acid (meta) and 4-chlorobenzoic acid (para). Identify which isomer has the lower pKa and briefly justify your choice in terms of how the chlorine substituent influences the conjugate base.