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Which of the following is soluble in water?

A

`CHCl_(3)`

B

`C_(2)H_(5)OH`

C

`CS_(2)`

D

`C Cl_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`C_(2)H_(5)OH` is soluble in water because (unlike others) it can form hydrogen bonds with water:
`CH_(3)CH_(2)-underset(H)underset(|)(ddotO: )----overset(delta+)(H)-underset(H)underset(|)(ddotO: )`
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