Question

Alcohols, carboxylic acids, and esters with 2-3 carbon atoms are soluble in water. True/False?

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

All these are polar in nature since oxygen present can form hydrogen bonds with water (polar solvent). However, this not true for all alcohohols, carboxylic acids or esters.

Alkane molecules are nonpolar and are thus insoluble in water, but they are soluble in nonpolar and slightly polar solvents. Consequently, alkanes themselves are commonly used as solvents for organic substances.