Which of the following alcohols is the most acidic?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following alcohols is the most acidic?
  1. Methanol
  2. Ethanol
  3. Propan-1-ol
  4. Butan-1-ol

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following alcohols is the most acidic?
  • Step 1: Understand that alcohols are compounds that contain a hydroxyl group (-OH).
  • Step 2: Recognize that acidity in alcohols is related to how easily they can donate a proton (H+).
  • Step 3: Compare the sizes of the alcohol molecules. Smaller molecules tend to be more acidic.
  • Step 4: Look at the electronegativity of the atoms in the alcohol. Higher electronegativity can lead to stronger acids.
  • Step 5: Identify the alcohols given in the question and analyze their structures.
  • Step 6: Determine that methanol (CH3OH) is smaller and has a higher electronegativity compared to larger alcohols.
  • Step 7: Conclude that methanol is the most acidic among the given alcohols.
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