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methanol is list acidic than ethanol​

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Ethoxide ion is a stronger base thanhydroxide ion. Thus ethanol is a weaker acid than water. It is true for all alcohols except methanol, which is slightly more acidic than water. Comparing methoxide and hydroxide ions, O is attached to a CH3 group in one and H in the other.

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