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In the reaction between water and an alkoxide, what role does water play?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Water acts as a reducing agent.
  • B Water acts as a catalyst.
  • C Water acts as an acid.
  • D Water acts as a base.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Water acts as an acid.
In the reaction, water donates a proton (H+) and acts as an acid.

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