Question

2-ethyl phenols is stronger acid than 3-chloro phenol why?

Answer 1

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2-ethyl phenol is stronger acid than 3-chloro phenol.

Here's the explanation.

In 2-ethyl phenol, the ethyl group is substituted in the ortho position with respect to the OH group. So, here, ortho effect comes into play. If there is ortho effect in any factor and we are comparing it with other compounds, then always the compound having the ortho effect will be ranked first.

In 3-chloro phenol, the chlorine group is substituted in the meta position with respect to the OH group. So, there is no ortho effect and this is ranked second. Further, in meta position, the -I effect of Cl is suppressed (where, the -I effect of chlorine is responsible for increasing acidity). So, this is a weaker acid.

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Answer 2

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