Explain why low molecular mass alcohols are soluble in water.
Explain why low molecular mass alcohols are soluble in water.
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The occurrence of intermolecular hydrogen bonds due to the H- bonds in alcohol compounds play a major role . With the increasing number of alkyl groups the molecular mass increases due to which the polar nature of these compounds get suppressed . Hence, the solubility factor of alcohols is indirectly proportional to the molecular mass.
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