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Question Number 56861 by Hassen_Timol last updated on 25/Mar/19

At 20 ° C, the solubility of Methoxymethane

in water is 71.0 g . L^{- 1}, however, ethanol and

water are miscible .

Given that :

∙ Ethanol : H_{3} C - C - O

∙ Methoxymethane : H_{3} C - O - {CH}_{3}

∙ X (H) = 2.2, X (C) = 2.6, X (O) = 3.4

Considering the polarity of these solvents

and molecules, how do you explain the

difference between the soulubility of

ethanol and Methoxymethane in water ?

Thank you

Commented by Tinkutara last updated on 25/Mar/19

Ethanol forms hydrogen bonds with water

Commented by Hassen_Timol last updated on 25/Mar/19

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