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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