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Question
Identify that the following compound is insoluble, partially soluble and highly soluble in water.
phenol
Options
Insoluble
Partially soluble
Highly soluble
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Solution
Partially soluble
Explanation:
Phenol (C6H5OH) has the polar group −OH and the non-polar group −C6H5. Thus, phenol is partially soluble in water.
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