Chemistry Chapter on Alcohol Acidity
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Hydrogen gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the $K$ value of alcohols compared to water?

    <p>Alcohols have a $K$ value less than that of water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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