A deuterium-labeled alcohol, R-OD, would rapidly convert to R-OH in water as the deuterium is lost to the water. How is this possible? Select the correct answer below: O The hydroxyl group can exchange electrons with water because it is weakly basic. O The hydroxyl group can exchange protons with water because it is weakly acidic. O both A and B neither A nor B

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A deuterium-labeled alcohol, R-OD, would rapidly convert to R-OH in water as the deuterium is lost to the
water. How is this possible?
Select the correct answer below:
The hydroxyl group can exchange electrons with water because it is weakly basic.
The hydroxyl group can exchange protons with water because it is weakly acidic.
both A and B
Oneither A nor B.
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Transcribed Image Text:Recognize Physical and Chemical Properties of Alcohols Question A deuterium-labeled alcohol, R-OD, would rapidly convert to R-OH in water as the deuterium is lost to the water. How is this possible? Select the correct answer below: The hydroxyl group can exchange electrons with water because it is weakly basic. The hydroxyl group can exchange protons with water because it is weakly acidic. both A and B Oneither A nor B. Content attribution FEEDBACK MORE INSTRUCTION SUBMIT
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