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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Acidity MCQ

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AcidityHardQuestion 39006

Question

Among alcohols, acidity generally decreases with increasing:

  1. A
    alkyl substitution
    Correct
  2. B
    hydrogen bonding
  3. C
    oxygen electronegativity
  4. D
    solvation only

Correct answer

alkyl substitution

Explanation

+I effect destabilizes alkoxide ions.

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