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17/01/2022 4:53 pm
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Arrange the following in decreasing order of solubility in water
(a) I > III > II
(b) III > II > I
(c) II > III > I
(d) All are equally soluble
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17/01/2022 4:56 pm
Correct answer: (a) I > III > II
Explanation:
Higher the electron density on O, stronger is the H-bond with water and thus more is the solubility. Thus solubility of the three ethers follow the order