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The pH values of three acids A, B and having equal molar concentrations are 5.0, 2.8 and 3.5 respectively.

Arrange these acids in order of the increasing acid strengths.

Higher the hydronium ion concentration, lower is the pH value, more acidic is the solution. Hence, the correct order is: A < C < B.

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