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The correct order of the solubility of the different alcohols in water isA. n-propyl alcohol `gt` ethyl alcohol `gt` n-butyl alcoholB. Ethyl alcohol `gt` n-butyl alcohol `gt` n-propyl alcoholC. n-butyl alcohol `gt` n-propyl alcohol `gt` ethyl alcoholD. Ethanol `gt` n-propanol alcohol `gt` ethyl alcohol |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Ethanol `gt` n-propanol `gt` n-butyl alcohol Solubility of alcohols in water decreases as the size of alkyl group of alcohols because tendency to form hydrogen bonding decreases. `underset({:("Isopentyalcohol"),("or 3-methyl butane 2-ol"):})((CH_(3))_(2)underset([D])(CH.CH_(2))CH_(2)OH)` |
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