Are Alcohols Acidic, Basic, or Both Depending on the Medium?

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i want to ask that whether alcohols are acidic or basic or both depending upon the medium?
 
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alcohols are neutral but can be made to react amphoterically (as acids or alkalis), depending on the conditions.
 
thats the answer i was looking for

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