NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Explain why low molecular mass alcohols are soluble in water.
Options
- ALow molecular mass alcohols have a high density compared to water, allowing them to mix easily.
- BLow molecular mass alcohols have a low density compared to water, allowing them to float on the water surface.
- CThe hydrocarbon part in alcohols tends to prevent the formation of hydrogen bonds.Alcohols with lower molar ma
- DLow molecular mass alcohols are chemically inert and do not interact with water molecules.
Correct answer
C. The hydrocarbon part in alcohols tends to prevent the formation of hydrogen bonds.Alcohols with lower molar ma
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) The hydrocarbon part in alcohols tends to prevent the formation of hydrogen bonds.Alcohols with lower molar mass have smaller hydrocarbon part and therefore tend to form greater hydrogen bonding and thus are more soluble in water.