Which of the following is correct about the solubilities of propanoic acid and propanal in water?
A) Water solubility of propanoic acid is significantly less than propanal.
B) Water solubility of propanoic acid is slightly less than propanal.
C) Water solubility of propanoic acid is slightly more than propanal.
D) Water solubility of propanoic acid is significantly more than propanal.

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Propanoic acid has a carboxylic acid group that can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, making it significantly more soluble in water than propanal, which has an aldehyde group that forms weaker interactions with water.

Which of the Following Is Correct About the Solubilities of Propanoic