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Identify the most acidic compound

- A (A)
- B (B)
- C (C)
- D (D)
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(D) (D)
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Strongest electron-withdrawing groups for stabilizing carbanions: \( \text{NO}_2 > \text{COR} > \text{COOR} \). Compound (D) contains two \( \text{NO}_2 \) groups, the strongest electron-withdrawing combination. Hence, (D) is the most acidic compound.
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