Solubility in Water

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Which of the following compounds would be expected to have the highest solubility in water?

  • CH3CH2OCH2CH3 (C—C—O—C—C)
  • CH3CH2CH2CH3 (C—C—C—C)
  • CH3CH2CH2OH (C—C—C—OH) (correct)
  • CH3OCH3 (C—O—C)
  • CH3CH2OH (C—C—OH)

Which of the following factors is MOST important in determining the solubility of a compound in water?

  • The molecular weight of the compound.
  • The presence of hydrogen bonding. (correct)
  • The number of carbon atoms in the compound.
  • The boiling point of the compound.

What type of intermolecular force is MOST significant in determining the solubility of CH3CH2CH2OH in water?

  • Hydrogen bonding. (correct)
  • Ionic forces.
  • London dispersion forces.
  • Dipole-dipole interactions.

What is the general trend for the solubility of organic compounds in water as the length of the carbon chain increases?

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Solubility in Water

The ability of a compound to dissolve in water, influenced by polarity.

Polar Compounds

Compounds with uneven distribution of charge, leading to solubility in water.

Hydroxyl Group

A functional group (-OH) that increases solubility in water due to polarity.

Nonpolar Compounds

Compounds with an even charge distribution, typically insoluble in water.

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Highest Solubility

The compound that dissolves the most in water based on structure and functional groups.

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Study Notes

Solubility in Water

  • Determining highest solubility: The compound with the highest solubility in water is CH3CH2OCH2CH3 (option E).
  • Rationale: This compound exhibits the greatest ability to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules due to the presence of oxygen atoms in the molecule.

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