Alcohols are substances with polar properties, allowing solutions of alcohols in water.
Which of the following alcohols compounds is the least soluble in water?

C H_{3} O H

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C H_{3} C H_{2} O H

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C H_{3} C H_{2} C H_{2} O H

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C H_{3} C H_{2} C H_{2} C H_{2} O H

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B $C H_{3} C H_{2} C H_{2} C H_{2} O H$
${C H}_{3} - {C H}_{2} - {C H}_{2} - {C H}_{2} - O H$ because of its largest alkyl group, it forms the largest positive ion as a result its solubility is the least.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

R - O H

Join BYJU'S Learning Program