ClCH₂CH₂OH is stronger acid than CH₃CH₂OH because of:

-I effect of Cl increases -ve charge on O atom of alcohol

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-I effect of Cl disperses -ve charge on O atom to produce more stable cation

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-I effect of Cl disperses -ve charge on O atom to produce more stable anion

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Solution

The correct option is C
-I effect of Cl disperses -ve charge on O atom to produce more stable anion

ClCH₂CH₂OH is stronger acid than CH₃CH₂OH due to -I effect of Cl

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