ClCH_2CH_2OH is stronger acid than CH_3CH_2OH because of - Vidyadip

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$ClCH_2CH_2OH$ is stronger acid than $CH_3CH_2OH$ because of

A
$-I$ effect of $Cl$ increases negative charge on $O$ atom of alcohol
B
$-I$ effect of $Cl$ disperses negative charge on $O$ atom to produce more stable cation
C
None of these
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$-I$ effect of $Cl$ disperses negative charge on $O$ atom to produce more stable anion

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Answer

Correct option: D.

$-I$ effect of $Cl$ disperses negative charge on $O$ atom to produce more stable anion

d
The correct option is $\mathbf{d}$

-I effect of Cl disperses -ve charge on O atom to produce more stable anion

$\mathrm{ClCH}_2 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH}$ is stronger acid than $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH}$ due to -1 effect of Cl

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