What is the primary reason for the acidity of chloroacetic acid compared to acetic acid?

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What is the primary reason for the acidity of chloroacetic acid compared to acetic acid?
  1. Inductive effect
  2. Mesomeric effect
  3. Steric hindrance
  4. Hydrogen bonding

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Q: What is the primary reason for the acidity of chloroacetic acid compared to acetic acid?
Solution: The inductive effect of the -Cl group in chloroacetic acid increases its acidity compared to acetic acid.
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