Which of the following substances is more likely to dissolve in water? A)HOCH₂CH₂OH B)CHCl₃ C)O CH₃(CH₂)₉CH D)CH₃(CH₂)₈CH₃ E)CCl₄

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HOCH₂CH₂OH is a molecule with polar covalent bonds, making it capable of forming hydrogen bonds with water molecules. This allows it to dissolve in water more easily than the other options which lack polar covalent bonds or have larger, nonpolar structures.

Which of the Following Substances Is More Likely to Dissolve