REACTIONS OF ALCOHOLS INVOLVING -O BOND BREAKAGE

In alcohols it is seen that the R—C—O structure has two pairs of nonbonded 

These electrons cause alcohols to be protonated (accept protons) in acid solutions. In these type of reactions alcohols act as base. 

If this ion encounters a strong electrophile (a species attracted to electrons), a water molecule is removed from the ion as a result of C — O bond breakage. 

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