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Standard XII
Chemistry
Structural and Physical Properties of Carbonyls
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Which one is more soluble in water amongst the following?

A
Acetone
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Butanone
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Pentanone
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D
Hexanone
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Solution

The correct option is A Acetone
As the hydrocarbon chain length increases, solubility of carbonyls in water decreases because of polarity is decreasing. Thus, acetone is more soluble in water.

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