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Which of the following represents the correct order of the acidic strength in the given compounds ?A. `FCH_2COOH gt CH_3COOH gt BrCH_3COOH gt ClCH_2COOH`B. `BrCH_2COOH gt ClCH_2COOH gt FCH_2COOH gt CH_3COOH`C. `FCH_2COOH gt ClCH_2COOH gt BrCH_2COOH gt CH_3COOH`D. `CH_3COOH gt BrCH_2COOH gt ClCH_2COOH lt FCH_2COOH`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
The acidity of halogenated acid increases with increase in electronegativity of the halogen present. The electronegativity of the halogen decreases in order as F gt Ce gt Br. Therefore correct order of given compound is
`FCH_2COOH gt ClCH_2COOH gt BrCH_2COOH gt CH_3COOH`


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