Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
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Chapter 10 - Structure and Synthesis of Alcohols - Problems - Page 433: Problem 10-5 a

Answer

Cyclohexanol is more soluble in water.

Work Step by Step

The alkyl group of cyclohexanol is more compact than the structure of hexan-1-ol. So, cyclohexanol is more soluble in water.
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