MCQ
The compound which gets dissolved in water is:
- A$\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_6$
- B$\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_4$
- C$\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_2$
- ✓$\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{OH}$
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
$\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{OH}$
Ethanol has electronegative oxygen atom in it, and hence it takes part in hydrogen bonding with water.
Because of excessive hydrogen bonding with water, Ethanol dissolves in it.
Because of excessive hydrogen bonding with water, Ethanol dissolves in it.
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