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Compare the acidic strength of the following acids.
`(a) C - C - C - COOH`
`(b) C = C - C - COOH`
`(c ) C -= C - C - COOH`

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To compare the acidic strength of the given acids, we will analyze their structures and the stability of their conjugate bases. The acids in question are: (a) C - C - C - COOH (butanoic acid) (b) C = C - C - COOH (2-butenoic acid) (c) C ≡ C - C - COOH (2-butyne-1-carboxylic acid) ### Step 1: Identify the Structures 1. **Acid (a)**: Butanoic acid has the structure: ...
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