Question

Which of the following alcohol is least soluble in water ?

• A. $CH_3OH$
• B. $C_3H_7OH$
• C. $C_6H_{13}OH$
• D. $C_{10}H_{21}OH.$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$C_{10}H_{21}OH.$

Answer 2

Solubility of alcohol depends upon molecular weight. Solubility decreases with increasing molecular weight