MHT CET202015 Oct 2020Evening ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Which of the following alcohol is more acidic?
Options
- A( CH ₃ )₃ C - OH
- B( CH ₃ )₂ CH - OH
- CCH ₃ OH
- DCH ₃- CH ₂- OH
Correct answer
C. CH ₃ OH
Step-by-step solution
As the number of alkyl groups increases, acidic strength of alcohols decreases.