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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
(vi) pentanol
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(i) Phenol (having polar-OH group) - Partially soluble.
(ii) Toluene (non-polar) - Insoluble.
(iii) Formic acid (form hydrogen bonds with water molecules) - Highly soluble.
(iv) Ethylene glycol (form hydrogen bonds with water molecules) - Highly soluble.
(v) Chloroform (non-polar) - Insoluble.
(vi) Pentanol (having polar \(-\mathrm{OH}\) ) - Partially soluble.

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