Which compound would be the strongest acid?     3,3-dichlorobutanoic acid     3,4-dichlorobutanoic acid                 2,3-dichlorobutanoic acid                 2,2-dichlorobutanoic acid

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Which compound would be the strongest acid?

   

3,3-dichlorobutanoic acid

   

3,4-dichlorobutanoic acid            

   

2,3-dichlorobutanoic acid            

   

2,2-dichlorobutanoic acid

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