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Which is true acidic character of hydroxyl groups of sugars and hydroxyl group of an alcohol?

A

The `OH's` of sugars are more acidic than that of a typical alcohol.

B

The `OH's` of sugars are less acidic than that of a typical alcohol.

C

Both have similar acidic character.

D

the `OHs` of sugars are neutral while that of an alcohol is acidic

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The `OH's` of sugars are more acidic than that of a typical alcohol because of their mutual electron`-` withdrawing inductive effect.
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