Q.

Which of the following is weakest acid?

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a

phenol

b

Isopropyl alcohol

c

tert-butyl alcohol

d

methyl alcohol

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Greater the ‘+I’ groups(electron releasing groups) lesser the O – H polarity. This decrease the acidic nature.

The order of acidic strength of given compounds is

C6H5OHPhenol  >CH3OH > CH(CH3)2-OHIsopropyl alcohol(20) > C(CH3)3-OHTert-butylalcohol

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