Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution - Exercises - Page 158: 4.33c

Answer

False, methanol is an alcohol and an acid.

Work Step by Step

Methanol is CH3OH. When this is placed in water, it will dissociate into CH3O- and H+.Methanol is an alcohol, which is slightly acidic.
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