Why alcohols and phenols are soluble in water?
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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
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Alcohols and Phenols are soluble in water due to their ability to form oxygen bonds with water molecules. ...
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