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Which of the following is stronger acid than methanol?

A

`CH_(3) - C -= CH`

B

C

D

`H_(3)C - underset(H)underset(|)O^(+)-H`

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To determine which of the given options is a stronger acid than methanol, we need to analyze each option in relation to methanol's acidity. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand Methanol's Structure and Acidity**: - Methanol (CH₃OH) is a weak acid. Its acidity is primarily due to the ability to donate a proton (H⁺) from the hydroxyl (-OH) group. 2. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Option A**: Alkene/Alkyne - Alkenes and alkynes are generally not acidic. They do not have a hydroxyl group to donate a proton, making them weaker acids than methanol. - **Option B**: Secondary Alcohol - Secondary alcohols (like isopropanol) are also weak acids, similar to methanol. They do not exhibit stronger acidity than methanol. - **Option C**: Tertiary Alcohol - Tertiary alcohols are slightly more acidic than primary and secondary alcohols but still do not surpass the acidity of methanol significantly. - **Option D**: Protonated Methanol - Protonated methanol (CH₃OH₂⁺) is methanol that has accepted an additional proton (H⁺). This makes it a stronger acid because it can readily donate this extra proton. 3. **Conclusion**: - Among the given options, only **Option D (Protonated Methanol)** is a stronger acid than methanol itself. This is because the addition of a proton increases the likelihood of donating a proton, thus enhancing acidity. ### Final Answer: **Option D: Protonated Methanol** is stronger than methanol.

To determine which of the given options is a stronger acid than methanol, we need to analyze each option in relation to methanol's acidity. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand Methanol's Structure and Acidity**: - Methanol (CH₃OH) is a weak acid. Its acidity is primarily due to the ability to donate a proton (H⁺) from the hydroxyl (-OH) group. 2. **Analyze Each Option**: ...
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