The correct order of acidic strength for carboxylic acids given is:

Formic acid < Benzoic acid < Acetic acid

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Formic acid < Acetic acid < Benzoic acid

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Acetic acid < Benzoic acid < Formic acid

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Acetic acid < Formic acid < Benzoic acid

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Solution

The correct option is C Acetic acid < Benzoic acid < Formic acid
The types of substituents attached with the $- C O O H$ group decide the acidity. An electron withdrawing group increases the acidity, while an electron donating group decreases the acidity.
The acidic strength of benzoic acid lies between acetic acid and formic acid.

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