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Compare the acidity of alcohols and phenols, which are both classes of organic compounds that contain an $-$ OH group.
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Alcohols and phenols both contain a hydroxyl group (-OH). In alcohols, the -OH group is attached to a saturated carbon atom (sp³ hybridized), while in phenols, the -OH group is attached to an aromatic ring, specifically a benzene ring. Show more…
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