Chemistry, asked by Anonymous, 11 months ago

Is water is more acidic than alcohol? why / why not​

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Answered by nishika66
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Answer:

Because of the electron donating nature of the alkyl group attached to the oxygen which destabilises the hydroxide ion and makes it tougher for the oxygen to donate the proton. Water on the other hand contain no such alkyl group so it can donate proton easily. Hence it is more acidic than alcohol.....

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Answered by Anonymous
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Question

Is water is more acidic than alcohol?

Answer

Water is more acidic then Alcohol!

Explanation

Because of the electron donating nature of the alkyl group attached to the oxygen which destabilises the hydroxide ion and makes it tougher for the oxygen to donate the proton.

Water on the other hand contain no such alkyl group so it can donate proton easily.

Hence it is more acidic than alcohol.

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