Question

Which is more basic methanol or water?

Answer 1

Answer:

Methanol is more acidic than water because its conjugate base (methoxide) is weaker than water's conjugate base

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Answer 2

Answer:

Methanol is slightly more acidic than water. Their pKa values, in water, are 15.5 and 15.7, respectively. All other aliphatic alcohols, however, are less acidic than water.