Arrange the following organic compounds in order of INCREASING solubility in water, starting with the least soluble compound:
- 1Pentane ()
- 2Pentan-1-ol ()
- 3Butane-1,4-diol ()
- 4Ethane-1,2-diol ()
Cevap
The correct sequence from least soluble to most soluble in water is: Pentane, Pentan-1-ol, Butane-1,4-diol, Ethane-1,2-diol.
Water solubility in organic compounds is determined by the balance between hydrophilic (water-attracting) functional groups and hydrophobic (water-repelling) carbon chains. Pentane is non-polar and cannot form hydrogen bonds, making it the least soluble. Pentan-1-ol has one group but a large 5-carbon hydrophobic chain, giving it low solubility. Butane-1,4-diol contains two groups, significantly enhancing hydrogen bonding with water molecules. Ethane-1,2-diol has two groups and the shortest hydrophobic carbon chain (2 carbons), making it the most soluble in water.
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Solubility of organic compounds based on functional group polarity and hydrophobic alkyl chain length