Question

Why are alcohols soluble in water but alkanes are not?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Alcohols of four or fewer carbon atoms are soluble in water because the alcohol molecules engage in hydrogen bonding with water molecules; comparable alkanes molecules cannot engage in hydrogen bonding.

Answer 2

Answer:

alcohol of four or fewer carbon atoms are soluble in water because the alcohol molecules engage in hydrogen bonding with water molecules comparable alkane molecules cannot engage in hydrogen bonding...

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