The least water soluble compound is:

Question

The least water soluble compound is: (A) acetone (B) acetaldehyde (C) lignite (D) benzophenone

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Benzophenone is least water soluble carbonyl compound because it has highest molecular weight. The solubility of carbonyl compounds decreases with the increase in molecular weight.

Q. The least water soluble compound is:

acetone

acetaldehyde

lignite

benzophenone

Benzophenone is least water soluble carbonyl compound because it has highest molecular weight. The solubility of carbonyl compounds decreases with the increase in molecular weight.