Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 12 - Sections 12.1-12.8 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 588: 31

Answer

HOCH2CH2CH2OH will be the most soluble in water.

Work Step by Step

The stronger the intermolecular forces of a molecule, the more soluble the molecule is. Since HOCH2CH2CH2OH has hydrogen bonding on both sides of the molecules, the forces will be stronger, causing it to be more soluble in water.
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