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Which is more soluble in water, cyclohexanol or cyclohexene?
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Cyclohexanol is more soluble in water because its hydroxyl group can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules. Cyclohexene is unable to form hydrogen bonds with water, so is unable to mix with it.
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updated: 22 October 2004
