The correct order of decreasing acid strength of trichloroacetic acid (A), trifluoroacetic acid (B), acetic acid (C), and formic acid (D) is:
B > A > D > C
B > D > C > A
A > B > C > D
A > C > B > D
The acidity of carboxylic acids depends on the stability of the carboxylate anion formed after losing a proton. This stability is influenced by Inductive Effects:
Combining these trends, the order is B > A > D > C.
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