Based on general trends in solubility, which of the following compounds is least soluble in hexane (CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃)? A) methanol B) ethanol C) 1-propanol D) 1-butanol E) 1-pentanol

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Generally, as the length of the carbon chain in an alcohol increases, its solubility in nonpolar solvents such as hexane decreases. Methanol, being the smallest of the alcohols listed, is expected to have the highest solubility in hexane. Therefore, it is the least likely to be the least soluble in hexane among the options given.

Based on General Trends in Solubility, Which of the Following