Choose the most appropriate option. The comparative degree of 'late' is

The correct answer is option 2), i.e., Later.The comparative degree of the adjective 'Late' is 'Later'.The comparative degree of the adjective 'Late' is 'Later'.'Latter' looks like 'Later' but it is not the correct answer. It is an adjective denoting the second thing mentioned of two things. Example: Out of Roses and Lilies, I like the latter.