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Solubility of alcohol in water increases with

A

increase in molecular mass

B

increase in size of alkyl group

C

increase in number of hydroxyl groups

D

decrease in molecular mass

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The correct Answer is:
C
(a) Hydrogen bonding increaes with increase in number of hydroxyl groups .
(b) With increase in molecular weight and size of alkyl group solubility decreases.
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