Identify the solvent in which C₂H₅OH will be most soluble.

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Solubility is often determined by the principle "like dissolves like," meaning that polar substances tend to dissolve well in polar solvents, and nonpolar substances dissolve well in nonpolar solvents. The given compound, CS2 (carbon disulfide), is nonpolar. However, among the options, water (H2O) is the only polar solvent, and while it doesn't dissolve nonpolar substances well, it's the only choice that doesn't match the nonpolar nature of CS2, indicating a misunderstanding in the question's premise. Given the context, it seems there might be a confusion in interpreting the solvent compatibility for CS2, as none of the options are ideal, but based on the principle, nonpolar solvents like CCl4 would typically be more suitable for CS2.

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