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Question

Out of 2-chloroethanol and ethanol which is more acidic and why?

A

2-Chloroethanol due to +I effect of Cl

B

Ethanol due to +I effect of $\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 }$

C

2-Chloroethanol due to –I effect of Cl

D

Ethanol due to –I effect of $\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 }$

Answer

2-Chloroethanol due to –I effect of Cl

Explanation

Solution

2-Chloroethanol is more acidic due to –I effect of chlorine.