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6. Which compound, chloroacetic acid or iodoacetic acid, most likely has the lower boiling point, and why? (a) chloro

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Answer: Chloroacetic acid

Explanation: Chloroacetic acid, because the London dispersion forces among its molecules are weaker.

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