Question

Why aniline is insoluble in water?

Answer 1

Aniline

• The formula for aniline is $\left({\mathrm{C}}_6{\mathrm{H}}_5{\mathrm{NH}}_2\right)$.
• It is a primary aromatic amine.
• The structure of aniline is as follows:-

Solubility in water

• Due to the presence of the highly hydrophobic benzene(as shown in the above structure), aniline does not form hydrogen bonds.
• So, aniline is insoluble in water.