Rank the following compounds by solubility in water, from most soluble to least. 1) CH₃CH₂OH
2) CH₃OCH₃
3) CH₃CH₂NH₂

Question

Rank the following compounds by solubility in water, from most soluble to least. 1)CH₃CH₂OH 2)CH₃OCH₃ 3)CH₃CH₂NH₂

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Ethanol (1) and ethylamine (3) are both highly soluble in water due to their ability to form hydrogen bonds, but ethylamine is slightly more soluble due to its basic nature. Dimethyl ether (2) is less soluble because it cannot form hydrogen bonds as effectively.

Rank the Following Compounds by Solubility in Water, from Most