Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

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

Answer

The compound can form hydrogen bonds

Work Step by Step

The compound has no O-H bond but O atoms with lone pair so it forms hydrogen bonds only with water. Solubility in water depends on the number of carbons and number of hydrogen bonding groups in the molecule. The compound has 4 carbon atoms per every hydrogen bonding group. So it is moderately soluble in water.
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