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Among ethanol (I), acetic acid (II), phenol (III) and benzoic acid (IV), the correct order of increasing acid strength isA. `I lt II lt III lt IV`B. `I lt III lt II lt IV`C. `I lt III lt IV lt II`D. `III lt IV lt I lt II`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Benzoic acid is stronger than acetic acid due to `-I` effect of `-C_(6)H_(5)` group. Acetic acid is stronger acid than phenol which is stronger acid than ethanol


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