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Predict which member of each pair will be more soluble in
Chapter 2, Problem 5P(choose chapter or problem)
Predict which member of each pair will be more soluble in water. Explain the reasons for your answers.
(a) hexan-1-ol or cyclohexanol (b) heptan-1-ol or 4-methylphenol
(c) 3-ethylhexan-3-ol or octan-2-ol (d) hexan-2-ol or cyclooctane-1,4-diol
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QUESTION:
Predict which member of each pair will be more soluble in water. Explain the reasons for your answers.
(a) hexan-1-ol or cyclohexanol (b) heptan-1-ol or 4-methylphenol
(c) 3-ethylhexan-3-ol or octan-2-ol (d) hexan-2-ol or cyclooctane-1,4-diol
ANSWER:
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a). The more soluble compound in water with explanation is cyclohexanol
It is more compact hence more soluble in water than 1-hexanol