Chapter 10.6A, Problem 10.8P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The given compounds are to be ranked in the decreasing order of the acidity.

Concept introduction: The acidity of the compounds is determined on the basis of $\text{pKa}$ value. The compounds which have less $\text{pKa}$ value are more acidic in nature and compounds which have more $\text{pKa}$ value are least acidic in nature.

To rank: The given compounds in the decreasing order of the acidity.