Which of the following does not react with bases?
Correct answer: C. Ethanol
- A. Carboxylic acids
- B. Phenol
- C. Ethanol
- D. HCl
Explanation
"Ethanol" is the least acidic out of all 4 options and does not form the ethoxide ion hence the answer is C.
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