Explain the following: Propane-1, 3-diol is more soluble in water than propan-1-ol.
In propane-1,3-diol, there are more OH groups present which increases the number of H-bonds between water and the diol. Hence, propane-1, 3-diol is more soluble in water than propan-1-ol.
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