Why alcohols are soluble in water? But higher alcohols are not soluble why?
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This is due to the hydroxyl group in the alcohol which is able to form hydrogen bonds 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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