Hi,
When H+ ion is removed from phenol and nitrophenol , negative charge is generated on the ring. This negative charge delocalizes on the ring which is called phenomenon of resonance.
More the resonance contributer more the stability of anion. In case of p-nitro phenol you get extra resonating structure which stabilizes the negative charge. There for it is more easy for p-nitrophenol to loose H+ than phenol. Hence p- nitrophenol is more acidic.
So correct option will be 2.
Hope you find this understandable.
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