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Which of the following substances is more likely to dissolve in water?

A) CH₃(CH₂)₈CH₂OH
B) CCl₄
C) CHCl₃
D) HOCH₂CH₂OH
E) CH₃(CH₂)₉CHO

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Final answer:

Ethylene glycol (HOCH₂CH₂OH) is more likely to dissolve in water compared to the other substances given because it can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.

Step-by-step explanation:

Water is a polar solvent, meaning it has a partial positive charge on the hydrogen atoms and a partial negative charge on the oxygen atom. Substances that are also polar, or capable of forming hydrogen bonds, are more likely to dissolve in water. Therefore, the most likely substance to dissolve in water out of the options given is D) HOCH₂CH₂OH, which is ethylene glycol and is capable of forming hydrogen bonds with water molecules.

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