NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
As the size of alkyl/aryl groups in alcohols increases, their solubility in water generally:
Options
- AIncreases
- BDecreases
- CRemains unchanged
- DBecomes unpredictable
Correct answer
B. Decreases
Step-by-step solution
Solubility decreases with the increase in the size of hydrophobic alkyl/aryl groups.