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The correct order of decreasing acid strength
of following acids is

(I) Trichloro acetic acid

(II) Trifluoro acetic acid

(III) Acetic acid

(IV) Formic acid

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Correct option: C

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Option C is correct. The correct order of decreasing acid strength is Trifluoroacetic acid > Trichloroacetic acid > Formic acid > Acetic acid, based on the -I effect of the halogens.

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