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The correct order of increasing acid strength of the following compounds
I) `CH_(3)COOH`
II) `MeOCH_(2)COOH`
III) `CF_(3)COOH`
IV is

A

`IV lt I lt II lt III`

B

`I lt IV lt II lt III`

C

`II lt IV lt I lt III`

D

`IV lt I lt III lt II`

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The correct order of increasing acid strength
`(Me)_(2)CHCOOH ltCH‌_(3) COOH lt MeOCH_(2)COOH lt CF_(3) COOH`
Electron withdrawing groups increase the acid strength and electron donating groups decrease the acid strength.
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