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NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
What is the primary reason for the solubility of alcohols and...
What is the primary reason for the solubility of alcohols and phenols in water?
Options
- AFormation of covalent bonds with water
- BFormation of ionic bonds with water
- CAbility to form hydrogen bonds with water
- DDecreased size of alkyl/aryl groups
Correct answer
C. Ability to form hydrogen bonds with water
Step-by-step solution
Solubility in water is due to the ability of alcohols and phenols to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.