Which of the following is the correct order of relative strength of acids ?
A. `ClCH_(2)COOH gt BrCH_(2)COOH gt FCH_(2)COOH`
B. `BrCH_(2)COOH gt ClCH_(2)COOH gt FCH_(2)COOH`
C. `FCH_(2)COOH gt ClCH_(2)COOH gt BrCH_(2)COOH`
D. `ClCH_(2)COOH gt FCH_(2)COOH gt BrCH_(2)COOH`

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Correct Answer - C
The electron withdrawing strength of halogen groups is in the order of `F gt Cl gt Br.`

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