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Which is stronger acid in the following pair?
3-Chlorophenol and 2-Ethylphenol.

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3-Chlorophenol is more acidic than 2-Ethylphenol because the -Cl group shows -I effect whereas the ethyl group shows +I effect. The Chlorine due to its electron withdrawing nature will increase the acidity.

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