if I put 1-hexanol (with an OH group) in water, I think it will dissolve because of hydrogen bonds. But, if I put 1-hexanol in hexane...is there a probability that it can dissolve?
2006-11-01 07:05:44 · 2 answers · asked by ABC 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
1-hexanol should not be that much soluble in water because of the presence large non polar group (Six Carbon) and a small polar group (1 OH). On the other hand, it should be more soluble in hexane because of almost similar non polarity.
As the number of carbons increase, the polarity of the water molecule has less and less effect and disperson forces become more dominent force of attraction.
2006-11-01 07:14:52 · answer #1 · answered by SMG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I-hexanol is actually more soluble in hexane than in water. It is a larger molecule than other alcohols like methanol which makes it less polar.
2006-11-01 16:26:35 · answer #2 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋