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How To Determine Solubility
2. Molecular Representations / How To Determine Solubility / Problem 3

Determine which compound is more soluble in water for each of the following pairs (i): CH3OCH3 or CH3CH2CH3, (ii): CH3OCH3 or CH3CH2OH, (iii): CH3NHCH3 or CH3CH2CH3, (iv): CH3OH or CH3CH2CH2OH, (v): butanone or cycloheptanone.

Chemical structures of butanone and cycloheptanone for solubility comparison.

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