Statement-1 : Solubility of n -alcohols in water decreases with increase in molecular…

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA ExamsAlcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Statement-1 : Solubility of n-alcohols in water decreases with increase in molecular weight.
Statement-2 : The relative proportion of the hydrocarbon part in alcohols increases with increasing molecular weight which permits enhanced hydrogen bonding with water.
  1. Statement-1 is true; statement-2 is true; statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1 .
  2. Statement-1 is true; statement-2 is true; statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for statement-1 .
  3. Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
  4. Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

Answer

(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.

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