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(A) The acidity of alcohols follows the ...

(A) The acidity of alcohols follows the order `1^(@) gt 2^(@) gt 3^(@)`.
(R ) The `+I` effect of alkyl groups `(3^(@) gt 2^(@) gt 1^(@))` favours the dissociation of `-O-H` group.

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If both (A) and (R ) are correct and (R ) is correct explanation of (A ).

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If both (A ) and (R ) are correct but (R ) is not correct explanation of (A ).

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If (A) is correct but (R ) is incorrect

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If (A) is incorrect but (R ) is correct.

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To solve the question regarding the acidity of alcohols and the effect of alkyl groups, we will analyze both statements provided: ### Step 1: Understand the acidity order of alcohols The first statement claims that the acidity of alcohols follows the order: \[ 1^{\circ} > 2^{\circ} > 3^{\circ} \] **Explanation**: - 1° alcohols (primary alcohols) have one alkyl group attached to the carbon bearing the -OH group. - 2° alcohols (secondary alcohols) have two alkyl groups. - 3° alcohols (tertiary alcohols) have three alkyl groups. As the number of alkyl groups increases, the electron-donating (+I) effect of these groups increases, which stabilizes the alcohol but decreases its acidity. ### Step 2: Analyze the +I effect of alkyl groups The second statement claims that the +I effect of alkyl groups follows the order: \[ 3^{\circ} > 2^{\circ} > 1^{\circ} \] **Explanation**: - The +I effect refers to the electron-donating ability of alkyl groups. Tertiary alcohols have the highest +I effect due to the presence of three alkyl groups, followed by secondary and then primary alcohols. ### Step 3: Relate +I effect to acidity The acidity of alcohols is inversely related to the +I effect. This means that as the +I effect increases, the acidity decreases. **Conclusion**: - Since 1° alcohols have the least +I effect, they are the most acidic. Conversely, 3° alcohols, with the highest +I effect, are the least acidic. ### Step 4: Evaluate the statements - **Statement A**: "The acidity of alcohols follows the order \( 1^{\circ} > 2^{\circ} > 3^{\circ} \)" is **correct**. - **Statement B**: "The +I effect of alkyl groups \( 3^{\circ} > 2^{\circ} > 1^{\circ} \) favors the dissociation of -OH group" is **incorrect** because the +I effect actually reduces acidity. ### Final Answer: - Statement A is true, and Statement B is false. ---
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