Write the structure for each of the following alcohols and label at 1°, 2° or 3°.
(i) 3-Chloro butanol.
(ii) 3, 3-dimethyl cyclopentanol.
(iii) 3-chloro-2-methyl-1-butanol.
Phenols are sparingly soluble in water. Why?
Phenol is soluble in water to some extent. It is due to its ability to form hydrogen bonding with water molecules. However the large part of phenol molecule is phenyl group that is non polar and hence its solubility if limited in water.