Are each of the following soluble, slightly soluble, or insoluble in water a

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Are each of the following soluble, slightly soluble, or insoluble in water? a. CH3CH2CH2OH b. CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3

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QUESTION:

Are each of the following soluble, slightly soluble, or insoluble in water? a. CH3CH2CH2OH b. CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3

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When compared between alcohol and alkane, the alcohol is more soluble in water because of the presence of hydrogen bonding as compared to that of alkane. Also, alkanes do not have any tendency to form hydrogen bonding.

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