engineering chemistry MCQ #163

Which of the following alcohols is most acidic?

engineering chemistry MCQ #163

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which of the following alcohols is most acidic?

    • A) CH₃CH₂OH
    • B) CCl₃CH₂OH
    • C) CH₃CH₂CH₂OH
    • D) (CH₃)₃COH

    Answer: CCl₃CH₂OH

    Explanation: Presence of electron withdrawing group (CCl₃) increases acidity by stabilizing the conjugate base.