CH2ClCH2OH is stronger acid than CH3CH2O...

`CH_2ClCH_2OH` is stronger acid than `CH_3CH_2OH` because :

A

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

B

`+I` effect of Cl increases -ve charge on O atom to produce more stable anion

C

`-I` effect of Cl increases -ve charge on O atom of alcohol

D

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B

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