Though covalent in nature, methanol is soluble in water, why?
Chemistry · Class 11 · CBSE — Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Though covalent in nature, methanol is soluble in water, why?
- Methanol is transparent like water.
- Due to hydrogen bonding between methanol and water molecules.
- Due to van der Waals’ forces between methanol and water.
- Due to covalent attraction forces.
Answer
(B) Due to hydrogen bonding between methanol and water molecules.
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