JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 8.2 Carboxylic acids and their derivative
Arrange the following in decreasing acidic strength.

- A \(A > B > C > D\)
- B \(B > A > C > D\)
- C \(D > C > A > B\)
- D \(D > C > B > A\)
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Correct Answer
(A) \(A > B > C > D\)
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The correct order of acid strength is
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