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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 statements about phenols is correct based on the solubility table?
Options
A Phenol is less soluble than 1-hexanol
B Phenol is more soluble than 1-heptanol
Correct Answer
C Phenol is insoluble in water
D Phenol has the same solubility as 1-octanol
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The table shows phenol solubility = 6.7 g/100 mL, which is greater than 1-heptanol (0.2 g/100 mL).

Hint

Phenol can hydrogen bond with water despite the aromatic ring.

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Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 44 of 1999
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