Which compound has a higher solubility in water? A compound that forms hydrogen bonds with water, or a compound that does not form hydrogen bonds with water?

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anonymous · Answer

A compound that forms H-bond with water.

anonymous · Answer

But why is that, exactly?

anonymous · Answer

Hydrogen bonding influences the solubility of one substance in another. Covalent compounds do not generally dissolve in water as they have less or no H-bond at all, but those that can form a hydrogen bond with water, readily dissolve in it. For example, alcohols like ethanol, ammonia, amines, lower aldehydes and ketones are soluble in water due to the formation of hydrogen bonds with water molecules.

anonymous · Answer

OH
That makes sense, thank you very much :)

anonymous · Answer

no problem.