Although haloalkane are polar in nature, Yet they are slightly soluble in water. Which characteristic behavior is responsible for such kind of property?

Attraction between halogen and water is less then the attraction between original water molecules

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Attraction between halogen and water is same as the attraction between original water molecules

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Attraction between halogen and water is totally absent

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Attraction between halogen and water is morethen the attraction between original water molecules

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Solution

The correct option is A
Attraction between halogen and water is less then the attraction between original water molecules

Haloalkanes although polar in nature are insoluble in water because they are not able to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.

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