Question

Which of the following has lowest solubility in water ?

• A. CH3CH2CH2OH
• B.
• C. HOCH2 – CH2OH
• D. C6H5CH2CH2OH

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

C6H5CH2CH2OH

Answer 2

Phenyl group decreases the extent of H-bonding so solubility decreases.

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