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Alcohols and Phenols Acidic Character of Alcohols

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The general order of acidity of simple primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols is:

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Correct Answer: B) 1° > 2° > 3°

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Increasing alkyl substitution increases the +I effect and decreases alkoxide stability, so acidity generally follows 1° > 2° > 3°.

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