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Alcoholic question

  1. Jan 9, 2008 #1

    sadhu

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    i want to ask that whether alcohols are acidic or basic or both depending upon the medium???????????????????
     
    sadhu, Jan 9, 2008
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  3. Jan 9, 2008 #2

    Kushal

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    alcohols are neutral but can be made to react amphoterically (as acids or alkalis), depending on the conditions.
     
    Kushal, Jan 9, 2008
  4. Jan 9, 2008 #3

    sadhu

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    thats the answer i was looking for

    thanks for quick response........:approve:
     
    sadhu, Jan 9, 2008
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