The acidic strength of active methylene group in
I. `CH_(3)COCH_(2)COOH_(2)H_(5)`
II.`CH_(3)COCH_(2)COOH_(3)`
III. `C_(2)H_(5)OOC CH_(2)COOC_(2)H_(5)`
A. `I gt III gt II`
B. `I gt II gt III`
C. `II gt I gt III`
D. `III gt I gt II`

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Correct Answer - C
Acidic strength in active methylene compounds can be decided by two factors
(i) Presence of electron withdrawing group.
(ii) Stability of enolate anion obtained after removal of `H^(+)`
Hence, `II gt I gt III`

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