Q. 12.12 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

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

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(a) Given compound is soluble in water .

(b) Given compound is insoluble in water . 

Part (a) Step 1: Given Information

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

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

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

Part (b) Step 1: Given Information

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

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