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Which of the following compounds is most acidic?

A

`CH_(4)`

B

`C_(2)H_(6)`

C

`CH-=CH`

D

`C_(2)H_(5)OH`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Proton donors are acids. Among the given choices `C_(2)H_(5)OH` can give proton `(H^(+))` most easily.
`therefore C_(2)H_(5)OH` is most acidic among `C_(2)H_(6),CH_(4) and CH-=CH.`
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