JEE Main Chemistry question

Organic compounds soluble in water contain

(A)C, H, Cl
(B)C, H
(C)C, H, OCorrect
(D)C, S

Answer: (C)

Solution

Organic compounds that are soluble in water generally contain oxygen (as in –OH, –COOH, or C=O groups), which allows them to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, a key requirement for water solubility.

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Question ID VK-133408