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Published on: August 13, 2026
The correct order of strengths of the carboxylic acids 
is
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Acidic strength 
effect As oxygen is more electron withdrawing (II) and (III) show greater‐ 
effect than (I). Thus, (I) is least acidic. Out of (II) and (III), (II) is more acidic than (III) as distance of 
increases from ‐COOH group and acidic strength decreases.
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