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JAMB Chemistry 2002 Question 24

Question 24

Alkanols

The property which makes alcohol soluble in water is the

  1. A.boiling point
  2. B.hydrogen bonding
  3. C.ionic character
  4. D.covalent nature.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (hydrogen bonding)

Explanation

The —OH group of an alcohol forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules, so the alcohol mixes with water.