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As the size of alkyl/aryl groups in alcohols increases, their solubility in water generally:
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Increases
  • B Decreases
  • C Remains unchanged
  • D Becomes unpredictable
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Decreases
Solubility decreases with the increase in the size of hydrophobic alkyl/aryl groups.

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