NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Alcohols are comparatively more soluble in water than hydrocarbons of comparable molecular masses.What is the reason of this phenomenon?
Options
- AWater and alcohols both are polar in nature. When an alcohol, is dissolved in water, it forms hydrogen bonds w
- BHydrocarbons lack polar groups, making them less prone to interact with water.
- CAlcohols have higher molecular masses, which increase their solubility in water.
- DHydrocarbons exhibit strong covalent bonds, making them less likely to dissolve in water.
Correct answer
A. Water and alcohols both are polar in nature. When an alcohol, is dissolved in water, it forms hydrogen bonds w
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) Water and alcohols both are polar in nature. When an alcohol, is dissolved in water, it forms hydrogen bonds with water by breaking the H-bonding already existing between the water molecules.Hydrocarbons are non-polar in nature and do not form H-bonds with water molecules. Therefore, alcohols are readily soluble in water whereas hydrocarbons are not.