Chemistry, asked by lalchhanhimi75, 10 months ago

Why are alcohols weaker than water

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Answered by iamrita

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Water is a better acid than alcohol because of the electron donating nature of the alkyl group attached to the oxygen which destabilizes the hydroxide(in the case of alcohol,Alkoxide) ion and makes it tougher for the oxygen to donate the proton. ... This makes water a stronger acid than alcohols.

Answered by Charissa

Water is better acid than alcohol because of the electron donating nature of the alkali group attach it to the oxygen which Destabilizes The hydroxide (in the case of alcohol Alkoxide) ion and makes it tougher for the oxygen to donate the proton

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