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NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
In the order of increasing acid strength, which of the following...
In the order of increasing acid strength, which of the following correctly represents the acidity of alcohols?
Options
- APrimary < Secondary < Tertiary alcohols
- BTertiary < Secondary < Primary alcohols
- CSecondary < Tertiary < Primary alcohols
- DPrimary = Secondary = Tertiary alcohols
Correct answer
A. Primary < Secondary < Tertiary alcohols
Step-by-step solution
Primary alcohols are generally more acidic than secondary alcohols, and secondary alcohols are more acidic than tertiary alcohols.