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Haloalkanes are more soluble in water than in alcohols.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question in an interview.Question is from Haloarenes Physical Properties in portion Haloalkanes and Haloarenes of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct ANSWER is (b) False

The explanation is: Haloalkanes are very slightly soluble in WATER due to the strong hydrogen bonds between water molecules. However, they dissolve much more easily in organic solvents as the strength of new forces is SIMILAR to that of existing INTERMOLECULAR attractions.



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