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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Which of the following is the correct order of water solubility for alcohols with the same number of carbons?
Options
A primary > secondary > tertiary
B tertiary > secondary > primary
Correct Answer
C secondary > primary > tertiary
D all are equally soluble
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Tertiary alcohols are often more soluble due to their more compact, spherical shape that disrupts water structure less, though miscibility varies.

Hint

From the data, tert-butyl alcohol is miscible.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 42 of 1999
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