Answer
Scientists are unable to find nucleotide in water because of the following factors:
Reason 1.
Water is polar molecule while nucleotide is an organic molecule and is not soluble in water.
Reason 2
Nucleotide is the main component of nucleic acid, while water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
Reason 3
The nature of bond n both molecule is different.
thats why scientists are unable to find nucleotide in water.