Assertion : Solubility of alcohols in water decreases with the increase in the molecular mass. Reason : The increase in the size of the alkyl group in

Assertion : Solubility of alcohols in water decreases with the increase in the molecular mass.
Reason : The increase in the size of the alkyl group increases the polar nature of `O-H` group.
A. If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
C. If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
D. If assertion and reason both are incorrect.

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Correct Answer - C
Correct reason : The increase in the size of the alkyl group decreases the polar nature of `O-H` group.

5 views Answered 2023-02-05 15:29

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