JAMB Chemistry 2019 Objective — Question 13
Question 13 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The solubility of alkanols in water is due to
- A. their covalent nature
- B. hydrogen bondCorrect
- C. their low boiling point
- D. their ionic character
Explanation
The solubility/miscibility of alkanols with water is due to their ability to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.
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