Question

Which of the following is most basic?

• A. $C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}OH$
• B. $H_{2}O$
• C. $F_{3}C-\underset{\underset{O}{||}}{C}-OH$
• D. $H_{3}C-\underset{\underset{O}{||}}{C}-OH$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}OH$

The order of acidic strength of the given follows the order:
$F_{3}C-\underset{\underset{O}{||}}{C}-OH$>$H_{3}C-\underset{\underset{O}{||}}{C}-OH$>$H_{2}O$>$C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}OH$

Carboxylic acid is most acidic amongst all the given compounds. If we attach electron withdrawing group, it increases the acidic strength further.
Aliphatic alcohols are less acidic as compared to water (except methanol).