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  • Nov 16, 2011, 05:18 PM
    lexafrexh
    Which molecule would be immiscible in water?
    a) ch3ch2ch2ch2ch3
    b) ch3och3
    c) ch3oh
    d) ch3ch2oh
  • Nov 17, 2011, 05:10 AM
    Unknown008
    Remember that the longer the hydrocabon chain, the less soluble the compound is soluble in water.

    Then, remember that -OH (or hydroxyl) groups can form hydrogen bonding with water, and hence, makes the molecule more soluble in water.

    What do you think would be the answer?

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