Phenols have lower pKa values than other alcohols due to the resonance stabilization of the conjugate base. Keeping this in mind, rank the following compounds in order of descending acidity. PLEASE explain reasoning

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Aldehydes and Ketones

Aldehydes and ketones are organic compounds that have a carbonyl group, C = O, as their functional group. They both differ in the placement of this carbonyl group in their structures.