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Which of the following alcohols are more acidic than ethanol in aqueous solution?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: A, B, C

A -I substituent stabilises the alkoxide ion, so , and are more acidic than ethanol. The three methyl groups of tert-butyl alcohol are +I and also hinder solvation of the alkoxide, so it is less acidic.
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