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Explain why amines are less acidic than alcohols of comaparable molecular masses.

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Amines are less acidic than alcohols of comparable molecular masses
Explanation : In alcohols the O - H bond is more polar than N - H bond of amines. Hence Amines releates `H^(+)` ion with more difficulty as compared to alcohol.
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