Question

Is alcohol miscible in water

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

As water is polar it attracts OH group. Carbon chain on the other hand as nonpolar is repelled. ... Because of the strength of the attraction of the OH group, first three alcohols (methanol, ethanol and propanol) are completely miscible. They dissolve in water in any amount

Answer 2

Answer:

Solubility in water

Alcohols are soluble in water. This is due to the hydroxyl group in the alcohol which is able to form hydrogen bons with water molecules. Alcohols with a smaller hydrocarbon chain are very soluble. As the length of the hydrocarbon chain increases, the solubility in water decreases.