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  4. The correct order of acidic strength of the following alcohols is I. CH3OH II. C2H5OH III. CH3-CH(OH)-CH3 IV. <img class=img-fluid question-image alt=image src=https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/chemistry/ad9ccf9dc48acb3732346e4dd6f3682d-.jpeg />

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Q. The correct order of acidic strength of the following alcohols is
I. $CH_{3}OH$
II. $C_{2}H_{5}OH$
III. $CH_{3}-CH(OH)-CH_{3}$
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Solution:

More stable is alkoxide ion $R—O^{\ominus}$ more is the acidic nature of corresponding alcohol. Electron donating (+ I-effect) alkyl groups decreases the acidic strength.