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The correct order of strengths of carboxylic acids is

Options

  1. AI > II > III
  2. BII > III > I
  3. CIII > II > I
  4. DII > I > III

Correct answer

B. II > III > I

Step-by-step solution

As the order of the negative inductive effect increases, the acidity of the carboxylic acids increases. On the basis of - I effect, the correct acidic strength would be:

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