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The correct answer is option D, which can be attributed to the fact that due to large size of two -OCH3 groups at ortho positions, there is steric inhibition of resonance (SIR), hence +I and +M induced electron donating effect of -OCH3 group is not observed and thus acidity of the carboxyl , benzene ring increases.

While in option A, the methoxy group decreases acidity since it increases the electron density in conjugate base,through it +R effect.Similar,effect is seen by the OH group present at ortho position(s) in options B and C.

Hence, the most acidic structure amongst the following is given in option D, therefore,the correct answer is option D.

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