Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 156
Question: What is the increasing order of solubility of the following in water-
Options:
A) I<II<III<IV
B) IV<III<II<I
C) I<III<II<IV
D) IV<II<III<I
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] Greater the number of hydroxyl groups, greater the solubility in water. Between (II) and (III), (III) is slightly less soluble due to greater hydrophobic alkyl fraction.
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