An article to help you understand what chloroacetic acid is

[alias]monochloroacetic acid, monochloroacetic acid, chloroacetic acid. ［molecular formula］c2h3co2 ［structural formula］c1ch2cooh [properties]chloroacetic acid is a halogenated acid. an h atom on the methyl group in the acetic acid molecule is replaced by a cl atom. the final product is colorless or light yellow crystals with a pungent odor. boiling point 187.85℃, relative density i.4043 (40℃), refractive…