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Alcohol: C6H13OH (hydroxy-hexane)

Phenol : C6H5OH (hydroxy-benzene)

Phenolic -OH is acidic (4x stronger than vinegar) where s alcoholic -OH isn't acidic at all;

both are NOT ionic or alkaline (OH-)

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