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Which of the following alcohols have highest solubility in water at 25°C?

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Answer:
A
Solution:

Solubility of alcohols in water decreases as the nonpolar hydrocarbon chain length increases. Methanol (CH₃OH) has the shortest chain, maximizing hydrogen bonding with water.

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