Which compound shows maximum hydrogen bonding with water:
Correct answer: A. CH3OH
- A. CH3OH
- B. C2H5OH
- C. CH3−O−CH3
- D. C6H5OH
Explanation
Alcohols are readily soluble in water but solubility decreases in higher alcohols. The solubility of alcohols is due to hydrogen bonding which is prominent in lower alcohols but diminishes in higher alcohols. Ethers generally do not show hydrogen bonding with water, or if so, then very weak bonding that is negligible.
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Alcohols are classified as primary, secondary or tertiary and studied through their hydrogen bonding, acidity, oxidation and reactions with active metals, acids and halogenating agents. Phenols require separate treatment because the hydroxyl group is attached to an aromatic ring, making their acidity and electrophilic substitution different from ordinary alcohols.
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