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Alcohols and Phenols Solubility of Alcohols

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Which order of solubility in water is correct?

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Correct Answer: A) Methanol > Ethanol > Propan-1-ol > Butan-1-ol

Concept Explanation

As the non-polar hydrocarbon chain becomes longer, hydrophobic character increases and water solubility decreases.

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