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Ethanol is basic, ph=15 (I think)
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Why ethanol is less acidic than phenol?
This requires a fair amount of background theoretical knowledge to explain. Basically, as I'm sure you are aware, ethanol is CH3-CH2-OH. The acidity of a molecule depends on how easily it loses its most acidic proton, which in this case is the hydrogen atom in the alcohol group. Phenol is C6H6-OH where C6H6 is a benzene ring. Once again, the most acidic proton is the hydrogen atom in the alcohol group. A molecule is more acidic if the anion formed upon deprotonation (i.e: when it loses its proton, H+), can be stabilised. The benzene ring is much more electron withdrawing than the alkane chain in ethanol (due to delocalisation of the Pi system) which means the resulting negative charge in the anion of phenol can be stabilised much more easily than in ethanol, hence why it has a lower pKa and is more acidic than ethanol. I hope this helps and if there is anything you don't understand or wish to be explained further, just ask.
Why phenol is more acidic than ethanol?
phenol is more acidic because of the benzene ring present in the molecule,when you lose the H form the OH group it is possible to delocalise the charge around the aromatic system due to the pi electron cloud,straight chain alcohols cannot do this so it is less favourable to deprotonate them hance it is easier to deprotonate a phenol,hence we say it is more acidic
Why does ethanol burn differently than ethanol and water mixed?
the main reason why ethanol burns differently then ethanol and water mix is mainly because when you add the water to the ethanol you are making the ethanol less potent so it will burn weaker.
Is ethanol reducing agent?
ethanol is a solvent
Is ethanol a metal?
No, ethanol is an organic basic liquid, wine and beer contain ethanol, and it is flammable
Is ethanol acidic neutral or alkaline?
Almost neutral. Please see the link.
What is more stronger acetic acid or ethanol?
Acetic acid is a stronger acid. Ethanol is an alcohol which is slightly acidic but usually neutral in nature.
What is the pH of ethanol?
102 due to it being an amazing substance! Ethanol is neither acidic nor basic. So pH is much about the same as of the water, wine, beer, etc.
Why does the color of potassium permanganate not disappear when excess of ethanol is added to it?
KMnO4 is pink in a solution without oxidizing reagents. Adding ethanol should change it to a brown solution. If adding ethanol can not change the solution to brown, then its environment is already acidic and will not reduce.
How you convert ethanol into methanol?
It is very typical conversion and involves several steps. CH3OH oxidized to HCOH then reaction with Methyl magnesium iodide followed by acidic hydrolysis may produce Ethanol.
Why ethanol is less acidic than phenol?
This requires a fair amount of background theoretical knowledge to explain. Basically, as I'm sure you are aware, ethanol is CH3-CH2-OH. The acidity of a molecule depends on how easily it loses its most acidic proton, which in this case is the hydrogen atom in the alcohol group. Phenol is C6H6-OH where C6H6 is a benzene ring. Once again, the most acidic proton is the hydrogen atom in the alcohol group. A molecule is more acidic if the anion formed upon deprotonation (i.e: when it loses its proton, H+), can be stabilised. The benzene ring is much more electron withdrawing than the alkane chain in ethanol (due to delocalisation of the Pi system) which means the resulting negative charge in the anion of phenol can be stabilised much more easily than in ethanol, hence why it has a lower pKa and is more acidic than ethanol. I hope this helps and if there is anything you don't understand or wish to be explained further, just ask.
Why phenol is more acidic than ethanol?
phenol is more acidic because of the benzene ring present in the molecule,when you lose the H form the OH group it is possible to delocalise the charge around the aromatic system due to the pi electron cloud,straight chain alcohols cannot do this so it is less favourable to deprotonate them hance it is easier to deprotonate a phenol,hence we say it is more acidic
What is ethanol is it an acid a salt or a base?
None of the above. As with water, its acidic and basic properties are largely negligible, so it is generally considered neutral. It does not contain any ionic bonds, so it is not a salt.
Is ethanol a element?
no ethanol is not an element. Ethanol is an Organic compound.
How is ethanol harnessed?
how is ethanol controlled
Is ethanol a sugar?
No, ethanol is an alcohol.
What is the ratio of ethanol?
The ratio of ethanol to WHAT!
