Q4. Name the factors responsible for the solubility of alcohols in water.

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Abhishek Mishra

2 years ago

Alcohols are soluble in water due to their ability to form hydrogen bonds with the water molecules or the intermolecular hydrogen bonding. With increase in the size of the alkyl or aryl groups, the solubility of alcohols in water decreases.

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