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Predict which member of each pair will be more soluble in

Chapter 2, Problem 5P

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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

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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

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