alleryMethanal, ethanal and propanone mix with water in:
AAll proportions
BSmall amounts
CTrace amounts
DNo proportion
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. All proportions
1. These lower members can form hydrogen bonds with water.
2. That makes them fully miscible.
3. They mix with water in all proportions.
_Source: syllabus Chemistry Part II, Chapter 12, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids._
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