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Out of Pri., Sec. and Tert. Butyl alcoho...

Out of Pri., Sec. and Tert. Butyl alcohols, Tertiary Butyl alcohol has the highest solubility in water because

A

its molecular structure is very compact

B

its molecular have weaker inter molecular attractions

C

its molecular are easily surrounded by water molecules

D

hydrogen bonding is less

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Tertiary butyl alcohol has compact structure in comparison with primary and sec. butyl alcohol.
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