JAMB Chemistry 2023 Objective — Question 38
Question 38 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The miscibility of ethanol with water is due to the presence of
- A. Hydroxyl groupCorrect
- B. Methyl group
- C. Hydrogen ion
- D. Covalent link
Explanation
Ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH) is miscible with water because the –OH (hydroxyl) group forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules, enabling complete mixing.
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