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The correct acidic strength order of the following is :

A

`I gt II gt III`

B

`III gt I gt II`

C

`II gt III gt I`

D

`I gt III gt II`

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B
`- NO_(2)` group is electron withdrawing group and increases the acidic strength of phenol while `-CH_(3)` group is electron releasing group and decreases its acidic strength.
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