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Alcohols and phenols are ________(a) Lewis acids(b) Lewis bases(c) Bronsted acids(d) Bronsted basesThe question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.Enquiry is from Alcohols and Phenols in division Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right ANSWER is (c) Bronsted acids

The best I can explain: Alcohols and phenols are known to be ACIDIC in nature based on their interaction with metals. They are able to DONATE a proton to a stronger base. Additionally, alcohols ALSO act as Bronsted bases due to the presence of unshared electron PAIRS on oxygen.



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