Give reason why compounds like alcohol and glucose do not show acidic behaviour although they contain hydrogen in them.

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Solution

Compounds like alcohol and glucose do not dissociate in water to form hydrogen ions neither do they accept electrons. Hence, they are considered not to exhibit acidic behavior.

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