Which compound is the most soluble in water?
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Among given compounds, ethylene glycol $\ce{(HO−CH_{2​}−CH_2​−OH)}$ is the most soluble in water. Ethylene glycol has two hydroxy groups both of which form hydrogen bonds with water. Greater is the number of hydrogen bonds, greater is the extent of hydrogen bonding and greater is the solubility in water.
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