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Published on: August 11, 2026
Select the incorrect option among the following.
A
Generally, alcohols are weaker acids than water.
B
Alcohols act as Bronsted acids as well as Bronsted bases.
C
During esterification, the side product is removed to shift the equilibrium to the product side.
D
Alcohols can liberate 
gas with moderately reactive metals such as iron or tin.
gas with moderately reactive metals such as iron or tin.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Alcohols are weak acids so 
gas is not liberated on reaction with moderately reactive metals such as iron or tin.
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