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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following compounds is least soluble in water?
Options
A Glycerol
B Ethyl alcohol
C Ethylene glycol
D Ethyl chloride
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ethyl chloride (CH3CH2Cl) is an alkyl halide and is nonpolar, making it the least soluble in water. Glycerol, ethyl alcohol, and ethylene glycol can all hydrogen bond with water.

Hint

Which compound is nonpolar and cannot hydrogen bond with water?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1315 of 1999
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