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

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSEAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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

  1. in carboxylic acid –OH group is attached to electron withdrawing carbonyl group
  2. in alcohols –OH group is attached to alkyl group which is electron withdrawing
  3. carboxylic group is an electron releasing group
  4. alcoholic group is an electron withdrawing group.

Answer

(A) in carboxylic acid –OH group is attached to electron withdrawing carbonyl group

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