Why are hangovers more severe when they are induced by alcoholic beverages with high alcohol-congener levels?
A)The congeners are water-soluble, and thus remain in the body a shorter period of time.
B)The congeners are fat-soluble, and thus remain in the body a shorter period of time.
C)The congeners are water-soluble, and thus remain in the body longer.
D)The congeners are fat-soluble, and thus remain in the body longer.

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Congeners are substances, other than alcohol itself, produced during fermentation and aging of alcoholic beverages. They are fat-soluble, meaning they are absorbed into fatty tissues and remain in the body longer, contributing to the severity and duration of hangovers.

Why Are Hangovers More Severe When They Are Induced by Alcoholic