Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Structure and Properties of Organic Molecules - Study Problems - Page 85: 2-40 f

Answer

The compound cannot form hydrogen bonds.

Work Step by Step

The compound has no N or O atom so it does not form hydrogen bonds with itself or with water. Solubility in water depends on the number of carbons and number of hydrogen bonding groups in the molecule. The compound has no hydrogen bonding group. So it is insoluble in water.
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