Which is a stronger acid in phenols between the following pairs? 3-chlorophenol and 2-ethyl phenol.
A
3-chlorophenol
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B
2-ethylphenol
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C
both are basic
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D
none of these
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Solution
The correct option is A 3-chlorophenol
The correct option is A.
−I group increases the acidity of compound. So −Cl degree is a −I group and ethyl shows +I effect. So 3−chlorophenol is stronger acid than 2− ethylphenol.