in CH3--OH the -CH3 group shows +I effect, i.e, electron releasing character.
therefore the electron density on O atom is more..
hence the acidic character is much lessened
this is not found in H2O .... hence H2O is more acidic than CH3OH
VARSHA KRISHNAN....
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IIT is always a word which rises E thru' d body. But 2 achieve it U hav 2 drain out d entire E out of the body....
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--OH the -CH3 group shows +I effect, i.e, electron releasing character. 
