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What is the correct relation between acidic strength of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols?(a) 1°>2°>3°(b) 1°2°The question was asked during a job interview.This key question is from Alcohols and Phenols in portion Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right option is (a) 1°>2°>3°

The BEST I can explain: Alkyl groups are electron releasing groups and TEND to increase the electron density on OXYGEN and reduce the polarity of O-H bond. So, the greater the number of alkyl groups present, LESSER will be the tendency to release protons, and therefore weaker will be the acidic strength.



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