A. Increases solubility
B. Decreases solubility
C. No effect
D. Depends on the type of alcohol
Answer: Decreases solubility
What is the effect of increasing molecular weight on the solubility of alcohols in water?
Additional Information: As the molecular weight of alcohols increases, their solubility in water generally decreases due to the increasing hydrophobic nature of the hydrocarbon chain.
Subjects: Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers, Chemistry