Question

which of the following alocohols are more soluble in water than n hexanol
a)glycerol b)methanol c)heptanol d)ethanol

Answer 1

A) Benzene because it can form London forces with hexane molecules.

B) Benzene because it can form dipole-dipole interactions with hexane molecules.

C) Benzene because it can form hydrogen bonds with hexane molecules.

D) Benzene because it can form ion-dipole interactions with hexane molecules, a bonding interaction much like dipole-dipole interactions but stronger.

E) Ethanol because it can form London forces with hexane molecules.

F) Ethanol because it can form dipole-dipole interactions with hexane molecules.

G) Ethanol because it can form hydrogen bonds with hexane molecules.

H) Ethanol because it can form ion-dipole interactions with hexane molecules, a bonding interaction much like dipole-dipole interactions but stronger.