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As the length of a alcohol

________
the solubility in water_____
a) increases, increases
b)increases, decreases
c)increases, stays the same
d) decreases, decreases​

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Because as the carbon chain increases the molecular mass increases and the volatility decreases as the molecule become more stable and intermolecular hydrogen bonding decreases hence solubility decreases

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