The correct order of increasing acid strength of the given compounds is:
1. $C H_{3} C O O H$ 2. $M e O C H_{2} C O O H$
3. $C F_{3} C O O H$ 4. $(M e)_{2} C H C O O H$

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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