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The most acidic compound among following is:

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Correct option: D

C{H_3} - \mathop C\limits^{\begin{array}{cccccccccccccccccccc} O \\ {||} \end{array}} - OH

Option D is correct because carboxylic acids are more acidic than other given compounds due to resonance stabilization of the carboxylate ion.

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