–OH group present in alcohols is neutral while it is acidic…

Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acid General Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

–OH group present in alcohols is neutral while it is acidic in carboxylic acid because

In carboxylic acid –OH group is attached to electron withdrawing carbonyl group.

In alcohols – OH group is attached to alkyl group which is electron withdrawing.

Carboxylic group is an electron releasing group.

Alcoholic group is an electron withdrawing group.

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The electron withdrawing strength of halogen groups is in the order of >Br. Hence, the strength of acids is

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