Asked by anon

For the reaction between chloroacetic acid and 4-chlorophenolate to synthesize 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid, why is this reaction a sn2 reaction?
Answered by Anonymous
4-chlorophenolate will act as a GOOD NUCLEOPHILE and and take place of the Chlorine on the chloroacetic acid.
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