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Amongst the following compounds, identify which are insoluble, partially soluble and highly soluble in water? (i) phenol (ii) toluene (iii) formic acid (iv) ethylene glycol (v) chloroform and (vi) pentanol.
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  • A Toluene and Formic acid are water insoluble ; Phenol and Pentanol are partially soluble; Chloroform and Ethylene glycol are water soluble
  • B Phenol and Chloroform are water insoluble ; Toluene and Pentanol are partially soluble; Formic acid and Ethylene glycol are water soluble
  • C Toluene and Ethylene glycol are water insoluble ; Phenol and Pentanol are partially soluble; Formic acid and Chloroform are water soluble
  • D Toluene and Chloroform are water insoluble ; Phenol and Pentanol are partially soluble; Formic acid and Ethylene glycol are water soluble
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The correct answer is: Toluene and Chloroform are water insoluble ; Phenol and Pentanol are partially soluble; Formic acid and Ethylene glycol are water soluble
Correct Option is : (D)
Toluene and Chloroform are water insoluble ; Phenol and Pentanol are partially soluble; Formic acid and Ethylene glycol are water soluble

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