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Are each of the following soluble, slightly soluble, or insoluble in water a
Chapter 0, Problem 12.12(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
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
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
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.