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The correct order of increasing acid strength of the given compounds is:
1. CH3COOH 2. MeOCH2COOH
3. CF3COOH 4. (Me)2CHCOOH

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2 < 4 < 1 < 3
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4 < 1 < 2 < 3
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4 < 1 < 3 < 2
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1 < 4 < 3 < 2
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Solution

The correct option is B 4 < 1 < 2 < 3
Stable the conjugate base, stronger is the acid. The presence of electron withdrawing atom (F) increases the acidic nature. The presence of electron releasing group decreases the acidic nature.

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