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Alcohol is neither acidic nor alkaline. It is a separate category of chemical compound that does not fit into the classification of acids or bases.
Alcohol is not acetic or alkaline. It is a separate category of organic compounds that contain the hydroxyl (-OH) functional group. Acetic acid is a specific type of acid, while alkaline substances have a high pH level.
Citric acid is actually acidic, not alkaline.
Acidic hydrolysis uses an acid to break down chemical compounds, while alkaline hydrolysis uses a base. Acidic hydrolysis typically results in the formation of an acid and alcohol, while alkaline hydrolysis results in a salt and alcohol. The choice between acidic and alkaline hydrolysis depends on the specific compound being treated and the desired reaction products.
Hominy is alkaline, with a pH above 7.
When toluene is treated with alkaline KMnO4, it undergoes oxidation. Toluene is converted to benzyl alcohol, and further oxidation can convert benzyl alcohol to benzoic acid. The purple color of the KMnO4 solution will fade as the reaction proceeds.