Question

Write the formula of the conjugate acid of this Brønsted-Lowry base:

-ClCH2CO2^-

I've tried:
CH2ClCO2H^-
Idk why it won't accept my answer!!!!! ):
Please help!!! ):

Answer 1

well if you do the protonation of it... you will get....
C2H2ClO2 + H+ = C2H3ClO2.........

Answer 2

Keep Asking & Answering......

Answer 3

So.. It's CH2ClCO2H^+??

Answer 4

I know it can't be added to the first CH2 part.. do you mind explaining why? I'm just curious.!

Answer 5

It just gave me the right answer and that was wrong. Thanks anyway.

Answer 6

my apologies.....