Does ethanol, a polar organic molecule that can hydrogen bond, dissolve in water?
A) Yes, because they are both liquids.
B) Yes, because they have similar polarities.
C) No, because they are both liquids.
D) No, because they have similar polarities.
E) No, because they do not have similar polarities.

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Ethanol dissolves in water because both substances are polar, allowing them to form hydrogen bonds with each other. This similarity in polarity is crucial for solubility in this context.

Does Ethanol, a Polar Organic Molecule That Can Hydrogen Bond