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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following is least soluble in water?
Options
A CH3OH
B CH3CH2OH
C CH3SH
Correct Answer
D HOCH2CH2OH
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Methanethiol (CH3SH) is least soluble in water because it forms weaker hydrogen bonds with water compared to alcohols (O-H). Methanol, ethanol, and ethylene glycol are all alcohols that can hydrogen bond strongly with water.

Hint

Which compound forms the weakest hydrogen bonds with water?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1349 of 1999
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