What can we say about the nature of alcohol when in a solution?

Acidic

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Basic

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Amphoteric

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Neutral

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Solution

The correct option is C
Amphoteric

Ethanol acts as both an acid and a base depending on the situation. Hence in a solution, it has amphoteric nature.

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