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How To Determine Solubility

2. Molecular Representations / How To Determine Solubility / Problem 5

Which of the following pair of alcohols is more soluble in water? Explain your answer.

A

Heptan-1-ol is more soluble in water because it contains a larger polar group.

B

Heptan-1-ol is more soluble in water because it contains a smaller nonpolar group.

C

Propan-1-ol is more soluble in water because it contains a larger polar group.

D

Propan-1-ol is more soluble in water because it contains a smaller nonpolar group.

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