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Which of the following represents the correct order of the acidic strength in the given compounds ?A. `CH_(3)COOHgtBrCH_(2)COOHgtClCH_(2)COOHgtFCH_(2)COOH`B. `FCH_(2)COOHgtCH_(3)COOHgtBrCH_(2)COOHgtClCH_(2)COOH`C. `BrCH_(2)COOHgtClCH_(2)COOHgtFCH_(2)COOHgtCH_(3)COOH`D. `FCH_(2)COOHgtClCH_(2)COOHgtBrCH_(2)COOHgtCH_(3)COOH`

Answer» Correct Answer - d
The acidity of halogenated acid increases with increases in electronegativity of the halogen present. The correct order is
`FCH_(2)COOHgtClCH_(2)COOHgtBrCH_(2)COOHgtCH_(3)COOH`


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