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

3-chlorophenol

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2-ethylphenol

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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 $- C l$ degree is a $- I$ group and ethyl shows $+ I$ effect. So $3 -$ chlorophenol is stronger acid than $2 -$ ethylphenol.

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