The correct order of increasing acidic strength

Question:

The correct order of increasing acidic strength is _____________.

(i) Phenol < Ethanol < Chloroacetic acid < Acetic acid

(ii) Ethanol < Phenol < Chloroacetic acid < Acetic acid

(iii) Ethanol < Phenol < Acetic acid < Chloroacetic acid

(iv) Chloroacetic acid < Acetic acid < Phenol < Ethanol

Solution:

Option (iii) Ethanol < Phenol < Acetic acid < Chloroacetic acid is the answer.

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