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Which is a stronger acid in phenols between the following pairs?
3-chlorophenol and 2-ethyl phenol.

A
3-chlorophenol
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2-ethylphenol
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C
both are basic
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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 3chlorophenol is stronger acid than 2 ethylphenol.

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