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How does solubility in water depend on the chain length of alcohols?
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∙ 17y ago
The solubility of alcohols in water depends on the formation of hydrogen bond between the OH-group of the alcohol and the H of water;therefore when the chain length increases,the ratio of the OH-groups compared to the alkyl part decreases, decreasing the number of hydrogen bond and solubility, and vice versa.
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∙ 10y agoThe longer the carbon chain, the less polar the compound becomes. Therefore the less soluble it will be. I think as you pass 4 carbons, solubility of alcohols is an issue in water.
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∙ 8y agoEthanol and water are miscible.
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How does chain length of alcohols affect viscosity?
The longer the chain length, the more viscous the alcohol
What is the relationship between the reactivity of alcohols with the length of the R-Group?
The active part of alcohols is their 'OH' group while alkyl group (carbon chain) remains in active so the increase in length of R' group decreases the reactivity of alcohol.h
What is the monomer of waxes?
fats and oils monomer is triglyceridesphospholipids are diacylgceridesWaxes contain fatty acids, attached to long-chain alcohols
A lips has three long chains of fatty acids and?
A lip has three long chains of fatty acids, neutral fats, long-chain bases, and long-chain alcohols.
What is the pH of alchohol?
I don't know the exact answer but take it like this... Carboxilic acids are around 500 times stronger than phenol and have a pH of ~ 3-4, and they will react with any base. Phenol is 1000 times stronger than alcohols and has a pH around 5.5 and will not react with carbonates but will with group 1 metals and group 1 metal hydroxides. On that bases I would assume alcohols would have a pH around 6.4, I do know they don't react with hydroxides or carbonates but will react with group 1 metals. However it does depend on the alcohol most alcohols will not even react with lithium (ethanol is the only one), as the alcohols get longer the less reactive they become, very long chain alcohols may only react with caesium or not at all.
Which part of alcohol limits the solubility in water?
The carbon chain portion limits solubility. In smaller chain alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, and propanol the carbon chain has no real effect and such alcohols are water-soluble in any ratio. Most isomers of butanol have limited solubility.
How does chain length of alcohols affect viscosity?
The longer the chain length, the more viscous the alcohol
How do structure and number of carbons affect the solubility of alcohols in water?
The longer the carbon chain, the less polar the compound becomes. Therefore the less soluble it will be. I think as you pass 4 carbons, solubility of alcohols is an issue in water.
What is the relationship between the reactivity of alcohols with the length of the R-Group?
The active part of alcohols is their 'OH' group while alkyl group (carbon chain) remains in active so the increase in length of R' group decreases the reactivity of alcohol.h
What happens to water solubility as chain length increases in carboxylic acid?
It decreases. And melting point increases.
Why many alcohols are soluble in water. What part of an alcohol will limit its solubility in water What part of an alcohol may make it soluble in water?
Many alcohols are soluble in water because of the -OH group that they all contain. This is the polar part of the molecule which makes it polar and thus soluble in water. The part of the molecule that limits the solubility in water is the carbon chain attached to this -OH group. The longer and more branched the carbon chain, the less soluble it is in water.
Long-chain fatty acids attached to long-chain alcohols is characteristic of?
triglycerides
What is the monomer of waxes?
fats and oils monomer is triglyceridesphospholipids are diacylgceridesWaxes contain fatty acids, attached to long-chain alcohols
Is methanol more soluble in water than ch3ch2ch2ch2ch2oh?
Yes, methanol is more soluble than pentanol. The reason is that although both alcohols have an OH group that is attracted to water, pentanol has a 5-carbon, non-polar (hydrophobic) chain that significantly decreases its solubility. The solubilty decreases as the carbon chain increases. I hope this helps.
Chain length why does it matter?
Chain length is important in a bicycle because it affects the overall gear ratio and the efficiency of power transfer from the pedals to the wheels. A proper chain length ensures smooth shifting and pedaling, while incorrect chain length can lead to decreased performance, excessive wear on the drivetrain, and potential chain drop issues.
What is the collective noun of chain?
Some collective nouns for chains are a length of chain or a reel of chain. The word chain is also a collective noun, for example a chain of events, a chain of circumstances, etc.
What has the author Llewellyn Everard Copeland written?
Llewellyn Everard Copeland has written: 'Changes of state and thermodynamic relations of films of long paraffin-chain alcohols and of octadecanenitrile' -- subject(s): Alcohols, Thermodynamics
