Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040031

Why is ethanol soluble in water in all proportions?

1

It is a gas

2

It has a polar hydroxyl group

3

It is non-polar

4

It forms ionic bonds

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. It has a polar hydroxyl group

Solution:

Ethanol contains a polar hydroxyl (–OH) group, which allows it to interact with water molecules, making it soluble in all proportions. The other options do not accurately explain ethanol's solubility.

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