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Assertion : The water solubility of the alcohols follow the order t-butyl alcohol > s-butyl alcohol > nbutyl alcohol.
Reason : Alcohols form H-bonding with water to show soluble nature.

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If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

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If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

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If assertion is true but reason is false.

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If the assertion and reason both are false.

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To analyze the assertion and reason provided in the question, we will break down the concepts step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding the Assertion The assertion states that the water solubility of alcohols follows the order: t-butyl alcohol > s-butyl alcohol > n-butyl alcohol. **Explanation**: - Tert-butyl alcohol (t-butyl alcohol) has a branched structure which reduces steric hindrance and allows for better interaction with water. - Secondary butyl alcohol (s-butyl alcohol) has some branching but is less branched than t-butyl alcohol. - n-butyl alcohol (n-butyl alcohol) is a straight-chain alcohol, which has the least branching and is therefore less soluble in water compared to the branched forms. ### Step 2: Understanding the Reason The reason states that alcohols form hydrogen bonding with water to show soluble nature. **Explanation**: - Alcohols contain an -OH (hydroxyl) group that can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules. This interaction is crucial for the solubility of alcohols in water. - The ability to form hydrogen bonds increases the solubility of alcohols in water. ### Step 3: Correlating Assertion and Reason Now, we need to determine if the assertion is true and if the reason correctly explains the assertion. - The assertion is **true**: The order of solubility is indeed t-butyl alcohol > s-butyl alcohol > n-butyl alcohol due to the branching effect. - The reason is also **true**: Alcohols do form hydrogen bonds with water, which is the reason for their solubility. ### Conclusion Since both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion, we can conclude that both statements are correct. ### Final Answer Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion. ---

To analyze the assertion and reason provided in the question, we will break down the concepts step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding the Assertion The assertion states that the water solubility of alcohols follows the order: t-butyl alcohol > s-butyl alcohol > n-butyl alcohol. **Explanation**: - Tert-butyl alcohol (t-butyl alcohol) has a branched structure which reduces steric hindrance and allows for better interaction with water. - Secondary butyl alcohol (s-butyl alcohol) has some branching but is less branched than t-butyl alcohol. ...
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