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Why Ethanol Alcohol is not reacting with Bases?​

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Answered by carrymittini
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The reason is also correct the ethoxide ion is the stronger base than hydroxide ion. Because of the aq. NaOH when reacts with water forms ethoxide ion but due to its basicity it abstract hydrogen reforming alcohol. hence alcohols does not reacts with the base

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Answered by nancyk71
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Explanation:

Ethoxide ion is stronger base than hydroxide ion. NaOH when reacts with water forms ethoxide ion but due to its basicity it abstract hydrogen reforming alcohol. ... hence alcohols does not reacts with the base.

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