The correct order of decrease acidity in the following organic compounds is

Options

A. `C C l_(3)COOH gt CHCl_(2)COOH gt CH_(2)Cl COOH gt CH_(3)COOH`
B. `C Cl_(3)COOH lt CHCl_(2)COOH lt CH_(2)ClCOOH lt CH_(2)COOH`
C. `CH_(2)ClCOOH lt CH_(3)COOH gt CHClCOOH gt C Cl_(3)COOH`
D. `CH_(3)COOH ltCH_(2)ClCOOH gt CHCl_(2)COOH gt C C l_(3)COOH`

Answer

A

Explanation

Acidic strength increases in the order
`C Cl_(3)COOH gt CHCl_(2)COOH gt CH_(2)ClCOOH gt CH_(3)COOH`
(With increase in no. of Cl atom )