Question

Why alcohols are soluble in water?

Answer 1

1. Alcohols are carbon compounds that carry at least one hydroxyl group $\mathrm{OH}$.
2. Alcohols are highly soluble in water as they form hydrogen bonds with water.
3. The hydroxyl group $-\mathrm{OH}$ forms hydrogen bond with water molecules and thus behaves as a hydrophilic part of alcohol.
4. Lower alcohols are highly soluble in water but higher alcohols are insoluble or less soluble in water due to their molecular weight.