Answer to Question #111007 in Organic Chemistry for kylie

Question #111007
Which of the following alcohols is the LEAST soluble in water?

(1) CH3OH
(2) CH3CH2OH
(3) CH3(CH2)3OH
(4) (CH3)2CHCH2OH
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Expert's answer
2020-05-01T14:31:41-0400

(3) CH3(CH2)3OH

Butanol (CH3(CH2)3OH) is the least soluble in water. It has a higher number of carbons compared to methanol (CH3OH) and ethanol (CH3CH2OH). As a result, it forms more significant hydrophobic interaction. Similarly, the hydrophobic interaction of linear alcohols (butanol) is higher compared to branched alcohols (isobutanol, (CH3)2CH2CH2OH).


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