what is alochol ( c2h5oh ) an acid or a base ?
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(i) Ethanol is not a base because it is not example of an organic compound, which have acidic nature. It does not give OH- ions in the solution. (ii) Ionisation When acid is added to water, the molecules of acid dissociate to form ions.Jul 4, 2016
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in general, slightly weaker acids than water. With strong bases such as sodium hydride or sodium they form salts called alkoxides, with the general formula RO− M+. The acidity of alcohols is strongly affected by solvation. In the gas phase, alcohols are more acidic than in water.
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