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Q. The correct acidity order of the following is
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Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Carboxylic acid is stronger acid than phenol. The presence of electron withdrawing group (e.g. $Cl$) increases acidic strength, while presence of electron donating group (e.g. $CH_3$) decreases acidic strength.