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(I) is more acidic than (II).
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(I) is less acidic than (II) due to steric inhibition of resonance of two (Me) groups with (NO2) group.
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(I) is more acidic than (II) due to less +I effect of two (Me) groups in (I).

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Correct option is A

Minus I effect increases the order of acidity. The minus I group leads to the easy cleavage of O-H bond. But here we can see that stearic course plays a crucial role.

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