Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
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Chapter 21, Problem 117AE
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: Methyl alcohol is soluble in water while stearyl alcohol is insoluble in water is to be explained.
Concept introduction: An alcohol is defined as an organic compound which consists of a hydroxyl
To determine: The explanation of methyl alcohol is soluble in water while stearyl alcohol is not.
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