As the Number of Hydroxyl Groups in a Molecule __________

question 27

Multiple Choice

As the number of hydroxyl groups in a molecule __________, the solubility of the molecule increases.As the number of carbons in a molecule ___________, the solubility decreases.

• A) increases; increases
• B) decreases; decreases
• C) decreases, increases
• D) increases, decreases
• E) Actually, the number of hydroxyl groups and carbons in a molecule do not affect a molecule's solubility.

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