In Which of the Following Pairs of Compounds Does the First

question 27

Multiple Choice

In which of the following pairs of compounds does the first listed compound have a greater water solubility than the second listed compound?

• A) butanal, methanal
• B) propanone, 2-pentanone
• C) hexanal, 2-butanone
• D) more than one correct response
• E) no correct response

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