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Alcohol oxygen also can act as a base.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me during an interview for a job.My doubt is from Catalystic Esterification topic in chapter Esterification of Unit Processes

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The correct ANSWER is (a) True

For explanation: The ALCOHOL oxygen also can act as a base TOWARD the acid. However, this reaction hinders esterification and, in addition, may LEAD to DEHYDRATION of the alcohol.



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