NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
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.