The correct order of acidic strength of the carboxylic acid is

Options

A. Formic acid lt benzoic acid lt acetic acid
B. Formic acid lt acetic acid lt benzoic acid
C. Acetic acid lt formic acid lt benzoic acid
D. Acetic acid lt benzoic acid lt formic acid

Answer

D

Explanation

Acidic strength is the tendency to give `H^(+)` ions. The correct order of acidic strength of given acids is
`CH_(3)COOH lt C_(6)H_(5)COOH lt HCOOH`