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Explain why ethylamine is more soluble in water, whereas aniline is not soluble.

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Elthyl amine is more soluble in water due to the presence of hydrogen bonding. Where are in case of aniline due to presence of bulky hydrocarbon part, the extent of hydrogen bonding is less and it is not soluble in water.
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