Ethanol is an alcohol found in drinks such as beer and wine. Examine this molecule. Are there any polar covalent bonds present? Based on your answer, would you predict that ethanol would or would not dissolve easily in water?

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Ethanol is an alcohol found in drinks such as beer and wine. Examine this molecule. Are there any polar covalent
bonds present?
Based on your answer, would you predict that ethanol would or would not dissolve easily in water?
Transcribed Image Text:Ethanol is an alcohol found in drinks such as beer and wine. Examine this molecule. Are there any polar covalent bonds present? Based on your answer, would you predict that ethanol would or would not dissolve easily in water?
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