Q. Alkyl halides are less soluble in water because
A) they ionise in water
B) they do not form H-bonds with water
C) they are highly viscous
D) they have very strong$\ C - X\$bond
Explanation
(b)
Alkyl halides are less soluble in water. They are polar but fail to form H-bonds with water.
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