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Solubility of Alcohols and Phenols as Solvents

Ethanal is so...

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Ethanal is soluble in water. Why?

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Ethanal is soluble in water because it is a small molecule that can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules. Higher aldehydes are not soluble in water.

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