JAMB - Chemistry (2002 - No. 21)
The property which makes alcohol soluble in water is the
boiling point
hydrogen bonding
ionic character
covalent nature
Explanation
The property that makes alcohol soluble in water is hydrogen bonding, which occurs between the hydroxyl group in alcohol and water molecules. The hydroxyl group in alcohol is hydrophilic, meaning it's "water-loving". This group forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules, which makes alcohol soluble in water.
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