Which is more likely to be the most soluble in water, benzene (C6H6) or ethanol (C2H5OH)?

Question

Which is more likely to be the most soluble in water, benzene (C6H6) or ethanol (C2H5OH)?

Answer 1

Should ask in chemistry. Ethanol is more soluble because it has a hydroxyl group that can hydrogen bond with water. Benzene is essentially insoluble in water. The general rule is if a compound has more than 4 carbon atoms it is insoluble.

Answer 2

it is ofcourse ethanol since it cn form h bonds and therefore its solvation is thermodynamically favoured

Answer 3

Ethanol is water soluble and benzene is not.