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Chemical Properties of Alcohol

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why alcohols are causes irritation in our throat when we drink but alcohols are less acidic than water and water does not irritate our throat?

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Alcohol has a dehydrating tendency. Consuming large amounts of alcohol causes the tissues within the throat to dry out which results in irritation of throat and increases the risk of an infection.

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