The anion derived by deprotonation of an alcohol acts
Correct answer: D. Lewis base
- A. Acidic moiety
- B. Electrophile
- C. Lewis acid
- D. Lewis base
Explanation
A Lewis base is a substance that can donate an electron pair, making it an electron-pair donor. This definition, introduced by Gilbert N. Lewis, broadens the concept of bases to include any molecule or ion that provides a pair of electrons for bonding.
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About Alcohols and Phenols
Alcohols are classified as primary, secondary or tertiary and studied through their hydrogen bonding, acidity, oxidation and reactions with active metals, acids and halogenating agents. Phenols require separate treatment because the hydroxyl group is attached to an aromatic ring, making their acidity and electrophilic substitution different from ordinary alcohols.
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