engineering chemistry MCQ #287

What is the order of acidity of the given alcohols: (1) CH₃OH, (2) C₂H₅OH, (3) (CH₃)₃COH?

engineering chemistry MCQ #287

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the order of acidity of the given alcohols: (1) CH₃OH, (2) C₂H₅OH, (3) (CH₃)₃COH?

    • A) 1 > 2 > 3
    • B) 3 > 2 > 1
    • C) 2 > 1 > 3
    • D) 1 > 3 > 2

    Answer: 1 > 2 > 3

    Explanation: The acidity of alcohols decreases with increasing alkyl substitution due to the +I effect, so the order is CH₃OH > C₂H₅OH > (CH₃)₃COH.