MHT CET 2023 Chemistry question

Identify correct decreasing order of solubilities of alcohols, alkanes and amines in water having comparable molar mas.

(A)alcohol > amine > alkaneCorrect
(B)alkane > amine > alcohol
(C)amine > alcohol > alkane
(D)alkane > alcohol > amine

Answer: (A)

Solution

Solubility in water depends on the ability to form hydrogen bonds with water. Alcohols form strong O-H...O hydrogen bonds with water; amines also hydrogen bond, but N is less electronegative than O, so the N-H...O/O-H...N bonds are weaker; alkanes are

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