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In this diol

A

OH at `C_2` is more basic than that of at `C_5`

B

OH at `C_2` is more acidic than at `C_(5)`

C

Both behave as a base

D

Both behave'as an acid'

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A
Basicity of alcohols is in order: `3^(@) gt 2^(@) gt 1^(@)`, Alcohol at `C_2` (3°) is more basic than at `C_(5)(2^(@))`
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