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The acidity of compounds I-IV in water ...

The acidity of compounds I-IV in water
I. Ethanol
II. Acetic Acid
III. Phenol
IV. Acetonitrile follows the order

A

`IV lt I lt III lt II`

B

`I lt II lt III lt IV`

C

`IV lt I lt II lt III`

D

`IV lt III lt I lt II`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Acetic acid is most acidic due to equivalent resonating structure.
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