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why are alcohols comparatively more soluble in water than the corresponding hydrocarbons?

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Answered by renjuzz1187

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As alcohol is a polar solvent . It form Hydrogen Bond with water molecules while other hydrocarbons of comparable molecular masses does not form Hydrogen Bond due to being non - polar . Hence Alcohol is more soluble in water.

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why are alcohols comparatively more soluble in water than the corresponding hydrocarbons?​

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why are alcohols comparatively more soluble in water than the corresponding hydrocarbons?