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Alcohols are comparatively more soluble in water than hydrocarbons of comparable melecular masses. Explain this fact.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Solubility Concept:** - Solubility refers to the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent. In this case, we are comparing the solubility of alcohols and hydrocarbons in water. 2. **Identifying Alcohols and Hydrocarbons:** - Alcohols are organic compounds that contain one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups. For example, ethanol (C2H5OH). - Hydrocarbons are compounds made solely of carbon and hydrogen. An example is ethane (C2H6). ...
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