NEET
- Exam
- NEET
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
Which term describes the acidic nature of alcohols and phenols?
Which term describes the acidic nature of alcohols and phenols?
Options
- ALewis acids
- BBrönsted acids
- CLewis bases
- DBrönsted bases
Correct answer
B. Brönsted acids
Step-by-step solution
Alcohols and phenols are Brönsted acids because they can donate a proton (H⁺) to a stronger base.