Which of the following compounds is most soluble in hexane (CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃)? A) methanol B) ethanol C) 1-propanol D) 1-butanol E) 1-pentanol

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

1-pentanol is most soluble in hexane because both hexane and 1-pentanol are non-polar compounds. Solubility is greatest when the solvent and solute have similar polarities, and since hexane is a non-polar solvent, the longest non-polar chain (1-pentanol) will be most soluble.

Which of the Following Compounds Is Most Soluble in Hexane