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It is neither. It is an organic compound containing a hydroxyl functional group.
The kind of alchol I think you are talking about is ethanol ( the commonly found in alcholic beverages).
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Rubbing alcohol base or acid?
base
Is CH3OH a salt or base or acid?
CH3OH is not a base and neither is it an acid. This is the chemical formula of methanol which is an alcohol.
Is C2H4O2 weak or strong?
it is a non electrolyte C2H5OH is not a base, its an alcohol, ETHYL ALCOHOL so its just an alcohol
Ch3oh is a base or an acid?
CH3OH is neither an acid or a base, nor is it a salt. It is an alcohol, and even though it ends in OH, it does not dissociate in water. You can tell an alcohol by the hydrocarbon group CH3, making it an organic compound.
Is an alcohol basic?
It's neither an acid or a base.
Can ester be hydrolysed to alcohol?
yes, in presence of base, esters can be hydrolysed to alcohol and acid.
Is purell acid or base?
Acid, it's main ingredient is an alcohol which will contribute H+ to the solution
Can an alcohol be an acid or base?
Alcohols can react as acids but also as bases.
Is iso-propyl alcohol an acid or a base?
Iso-propyl alcohol shows slightly acidic behaviour.
Is alchohol and glucose are acid?
In some cases, alcohol is known as an acid, and in other cases, it is a base. Glucose is neither an acid nor a base. Glucose is known as a simple sugar.
What acid is present in dishwashing liquid?
Base
Is cetyl alcohol an acid or a base?
None of both mentioned. It a neutral alcohol. It's hydroxyl group is not ionic like the hydroxidein NaOH.Cetyl alcohol, C16H33OH, 1-Hexadecanol
