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Alcohols, Phenols And Ethers

Question
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Ethanol and chloro ethane both are polar in nature yet ethanol is miscible in water while chloro ethane is immiscible. Explain.

Solution
Ethanol is miscible in water due to its ability to form hydrogen bonds with water.

Chloroethane does not form hydrogen bonds with water, a result it is immiscible.