Explain the following: Cyclohexanol is more soluble in water than 1-hexanol.
The alkyl group in cyclohexanol is more compact than the alkyl group in hexanol-1. The OH group of cyclohexanol is more exposed and is more available for hydrogen bonding with water. Hence, cyclohexanol is more soluble in water than hexanol-1
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Explain the following: Propane-1, 3-diol is more soluble in water than propan-1-ol.
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How can we distinguish between 1°, 2° and 3° alcohols by the reaction with Cu at 573 K?