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What is ethyl...

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What is ethyl alcohol chemically as its neither an acid nor a base?

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The solution is as follows:

In ethyl alcohol, the OH group is present. Although it is slightly acidic in nature as H⁺ can be released, but overall it is neutral compound.

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