MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution

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Alcohols are very weak acids, generally weaker than water. In an aqueous medium, they do not ionize to produce H^+ or OH^- ions to any appreciable extent. Because they do not alter the concentration of hydrogen or hydroxyl ions in water, they do not affect the pH of the solution. Consequently, they do not change the colour of red or blue litmus paper. Therefore, the nature of alcohols in an aqueous medium is neutral. Answer: Neutral