Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAlcohols, Phenols, and Ethers1 Mark
Question
Which compound is the most soluble in water?
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Answer
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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