Asked by Spencer

Why are smaller alcohols fully miscible with water while larger alcohols have lower solubility in water?

A)In larger alcohols, the polar hydrocarbon chain cannot interact with non-polar water molecules and limits alcohol's ability to interact with water.

B)In larger alcohols, the non-polar hydrocarbon chain cannot interact with non-polar water molecules and limits alcohol's ability to interact with water.

C)In larger alcohols, the polar hydrocarbon chain cannot interact with polar water molecules and limits alcohol's ability to interact with water.

D)In larger alcohols, the non-polar hydrocarbon chain
cannot interact with polar water molecules and limits alcohol's ability to interact with water.
Answered by Ms. Sue
And your answer is?
Answered by Spencer
Im not sure
Answered by bobpursley
water is polar, long chain fats are nonpolar.
Answered by Spencer
How does that help solve the problem?
Answered by bobpursley
polar and non polar dont attract.
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