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Which of the following is most soluble i...

Which of the following is most soluble in water ?

A

Normal butyl alcohol

B

Isobutyl alcohol

C

Tertiary butyl alcohol

D

Secondary butyl alcohol

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C
Solubility increases as the branching increases. Therefore, t-butyl alcohol is most soluble in water.
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