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Arrange the following compounds in decreasing order of acidity -

(I)  ClCH2CH2CH2COOH

II CH3CHClCH2COOH

III CH3CH2CHClCOOH
ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesNEET
Options:
  • A I>II>III
  • B III>II>I
  • C I>III>II
  • D III>I>II
Solution:
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The correct answer is: III>II>I
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