Of the two compounds shown below, one is slightly soluble in water and the other is insoluble in water. Identify the slightly soluble compound and explain why it is soluble in water. I) ClCH2CH2Cl II) CHCl2CH3

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Of the two compounds shown below, one is slightly soluble in water and the other is insoluble in water. Identify the slightly soluble compound and explain why it is soluble in water.

I) ClCH2CH2Cl

II) CHCl2CH

 

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