Why Might a High-Formula-Mass Alcohol Be Insoluble in Water

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Multiple Choice

Why might a high-formula-mass alcohol be insoluble in water?

• A)A high formula mass alcohol would be too attracted to itself to be soluble in water.
• B)The bulk of a high formula mass alcohol likely consists of nonpolar hydrocarbons.
• C)Such an alcohol would likely be in a solid phase.
• D)In order for two substance to be soluble in each other their molecules need to be of comparable mass.

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