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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 `CH_(3)`

C

2-Chloroehtanol due to `-I` effect of Cl

D

Ethanol due to `-I` effect of `CH_(3)`

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