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Why are higher members of aldehydes and ketones generally less soluble in water compared to methanal, ethanal, and propanone?
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They lack hydrogen bonding capability
Higher members of aldehydes and ketones are generally less soluble in water because they lack the ability to form extensive hydrogen bonds with water molecules.
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