Which of the following compounds has the highest water solubility?
A) butanal
B) 1-butanol
C) 1-hexanol
D) hexanal

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1-butanol is the best choice because it has a hydroxyl group (-OH) which can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, increasing its solubility in water. The other compounds do not have a hydroxyl group and therefore cannot form hydrogen bonds with water to the same extent.

Which of the Following Compounds Has the Highest Water Solubility