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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Question

Which of the following alcohols is most soluble in water?
Options
A 1-pentanol
B 1-hexanol
C tert-butyl alcohol
Correct Answer
D 1-octanol
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

tert-butyl alcohol is miscible with water due to its compact structure and ability to hydrogen bond; longer chain alcohols are less soluble.

Hint

Miscible means completely soluble at all proportions.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 17 of 1999
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