Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives - Result Question 12

12. Which of the following is basic?

(a) $CH _3 CH _2 OH$

(b) $H _2 O _2$

(c) $HOCH _2 CH _2 OH$

(d) $CH _3 COOH$

$(1980,1 M)$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 12. (a)

Solution:

Ethanol is the weakest acid among these, hence it is most basic.