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Which of the following acids are stronger than benzoic acid ( 4.20)?

  1. A2-Methylbenzoic acid
  2. B2-Chlorobenzoic acid
  3. C4-Methylbenzoic acid
  4. D4-Methoxybenzoic acid

Answer: A, B

Ortho-substituted benzoic acids are stronger than benzoic acid regardless of the group (ortho effect): 2-methyl (3.91) and 2-chloro (2.94). The para-substituted acids with or groups are weaker: 4-methyl (4.37) and 4-methoxy (4.47).
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