What can we say about the nature of alcohols when in a solution?
A
Acidic
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B
Basic
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C
Amphoteric
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D
Neutral
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Solution
The correct option is CAmphoteric Alcohols can act as both an acid and a base depending on the conditions of a chemical reaction. Hence, in a solution alcohol has amphoteric nature.