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What type of reaction do alcohols typically undergo when they act as nucleophiles?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Addition reaction
  • B Substitution reaction
  • C Elimination reaction
  • D Redox reaction
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Substitution reaction
Alcohols often undergo substitution reactions when they act as nucleophiles, where the hydroxyl group (-OH) is replaced by another group.

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