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Q. $ —OH$ group present in alcohols is neutral while it is acidic in carboxylic acid because

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

In alcohols $- OH$ group is attached to an electron releasing group while in carboxylic acids $- OH$ group is attached to an electron withdrawing group making it more acidic.