EXPLAIN THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE SOLVENT AND THE SOLUTE IN TERMS OF THEIR STRUCTURE   1. Why is Ethanal soluble in water? 2. Why is Propanol soluble in water?

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EXPLAIN THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE SOLVENT AND THE SOLUTE IN TERMS OF THEIR STRUCTURE

 

1. Why is Ethanal soluble in water?

2. Why is Propanol soluble in water?

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