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Chapter 12: Q. 12.12 (page 408)

Are each of following alcohol is soluble, slightly soluble or insoluble in water.

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(a) Given compound is soluble in water .

(b) Given compound is insoluble in water .

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Part (a) Step 1: Given Information

We need to find that compound is soluble or not in water.

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Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

Propanol is soluble in water because it has a -OHgroup that is polar and make a hydrogen bond With water .

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Part (b) Step 1: Given Information

We need to find that compound is soluble or not in water.

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Part (b) Step 2: Explanation

Pentane is insoluble in water because it has no polar groups that make bonds with water that's why It is insoluble in water

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