Consider these three primary alcohols: CH3CH2OH > CH3(CH2)3OH > CH3(CH2)5OH a. The three alcohols have similar molecular

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Consider these three primary alcohols: CH3CH2OH > CH3(CH2)3OH > CH3(CH2)5OH a. The three alcohols have similar molecular

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Consider these three primary alcohols:
CH3CH2OH >CH3(CH2)3OH >CH3(CH2)5OH
a.
The three alcohols have similar molecular structures. However,their solubilities in water decrease dramatically, in the ordershown. Explain this.
b.
Could any of these molecules act as a surfactant? Explain.
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