Q.

(A) Alcohols are acidic in nature but do not react with NaOH solution
(R) Alkoxide is stronger base than hydroxide ion

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a

Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is the correct explanation of ‘A’.

b

‘A’ is false and ‘R’ is false

c

Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is not the correct explanation of ‘A’

d

‘A’ is true and ‘R’ is false

answer is A.

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Alcohols are weak acids, thereby do not react with NaOH. 

Alcohols are weak acidic in nature, therefore its conjugate base (alkoxide ion) is a strong base and also, stronger than hydroxide ion.

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(A) Alcohols are acidic in nature but do not react with NaOH solution(R) Alkoxide is stronger base than hydroxide ion