For each of the following pairs, predict which substance is more soluble in water. (a) CH3CH2NH2 or NH3 (b) (CH3)3COH or CH3(CH2)5OH (c) CH3CH2CH2OH or CH3CH2CH2CH3 (d) CH3CH2CN or CH3CH2OCH3 (e) CH3CH2OH or CH3CH2CH2OH (f) CH3CH2OCH3 or CH3CH2CO2H

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For each of the following pairs, predict which substance is more soluble in water.
(a)
CH3CH2NH2 or NH3
(b)
(CH3)3COH or CH3(CH2)5OH
(c)
CH3CH2CH2OH or CH3CH2CH2CH3
(d)
CH3CH2CN or CH3CH2OCH3
(e)
CH3CH2OH or CH3CH2CH2OH
(f)
CH3CH2OCH3 or CH3CH2CO2H
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