Question
Chemistry Question on Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Alkyl halides are immiscible in water though they are polar because
A
they react with water to give alcohols
B
they cannot form hydrogen bonds with water
C
$C ?
D
they are stable compounds and are not reactive
Answer
they cannot form hydrogen bonds with water
Explanation
Solution
Though polar, alkyl halides cannot form hydrogen bonds with water hence they are insoluble in water.