engineering chemistry MCQ #275

What is the order of acidity of alcohols?

engineering chemistry MCQ #275

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the order of acidity of alcohols?

    • A) Primary > Secondary > Tertiary
    • B) Tertiary > Secondary > Primary
    • C) Primary > Tertiary > Secondary
    • D) Tertiary > Primary > Secondary

    Answer: Primary > Secondary > Tertiary

    Explanation: The acidity order is primary > secondary > tertiary due to the +I effect of alkyl groups.