Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, Books a la Carte Edition (12th Edition)
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Author: Karen C. Timberlake
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Chapter 12, Problem 12.48AQAP
Which compound in each pair would be more soluble in water? Explain. (12.2)
a. ethane or ethanol
b. 2-propanol or 2-pentanol
c. methyl propyl ether or 1-butanol
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