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Which statement best characterizes the acidity of alcohols compared to water?
Which statement best characterizes the acidity of alcohols compared to water?
- Alcohols are equally acidic as water.
- Alcohols are weaker acids than water, except methanol. (correct)
- Alcohols have no acidity when compared to water.
- Alcohols are stronger acids than water.
What occurs when alcohols react with active metals like sodium?
What occurs when alcohols react with active metals like sodium?
- They produce alkoxides and release hydrogen gas. (correct)
- They produce acidic solutions.
- They form complex alcohols.
- They produce metals and water.
How does the electronegativity of substituents affect the acidity of alcohols?
How does the electronegativity of substituents affect the acidity of alcohols?
- Acidity is unrelated to substituent electronegativity.
- Higher electronegativity decreases acidity.
- Higher electronegativity has no effect on acidity.
- Higher electronegativity increases acidity. (correct)
In the reaction of alcohol with sodium, what is the by-product released?
In the reaction of alcohol with sodium, what is the by-product released?
Which of the following is true about the $K$ value of alcohols compared to water?
Which of the following is true about the $K$ value of alcohols compared to water?
Flashcards
Alcohol Acidity
Alcohol Acidity
The ability of an alcohol molecule to donate a proton (H+).
Alcohol vs Water Acidity
Alcohol vs Water Acidity
Alcohols are significantly weaker acids than water.
Alcohol + Metal Reaction
Alcohol + Metal Reaction
Alcohols react with active metals (like sodium) to form alkoxides and release hydrogen gas.
Alcohol Acidity Trend
Alcohol Acidity Trend
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Alcohol + sodium Reaction Example
Alcohol + sodium Reaction Example
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