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Discussion
The effect of substituting electronegative halogen atoms for the a-hydrogen atoms in acetic acid is demonstrated by comparing the pH of 0.1M solution of acetic acid, monochloro-, dichloro-, trichloro-, and trifluoroacetic acids. The pH differences are also shown by methyl violet indicator.

pH Differences as Shown by Methyl Violet Indicator