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Which of the following statements is true regarding the solubility of phenols in water?

Options

  1. ASolubility increases with the size of the alkyl groups.
  2. BSolubility decreases as the number of hydroxyl groups increases.
  3. CSolubility decreases with increased branching in the phenolic ring.
  4. DSolubility remains constant regardless of structural modifications.

Correct answer

C. Solubility decreases with increased branching in the phenolic ring.

Step-by-step solution

Increased branching in the phenolic ring reduces the availability of -OH groups for hydrogen bonding with water, decreasing solubility.

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