Which of the following haloalkanes is least soluble in water?
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Which of the following haloalkanes is least soluble in water?
Chloroethane
Bromoethane
Iodoethane
Fluoroethane
Iodoethane is least soluble in water due to its larger size and lower polarity compared to the others.
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Q: Which of the following haloalkanes is least soluble in water?
Solution: Iodoethane is least soluble in water due to its larger size and lower polarity compared to the others.
Steps: 5
Step 1: Understand what haloalkanes are. Haloalkanes are organic compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, and halogen atoms (like iodine, bromine, or chlorine).
Step 2: Know that solubility in water depends on the size and polarity of the molecules. Smaller and more polar molecules tend to be more soluble in water.
Step 3: Compare the haloalkanes given in the question. Look at their size and the type of halogen they contain.
Step 4: Identify that iodoethane has iodine, which is larger and less polar than the halogens in other haloalkanes (like chlorine or bromine).
Step 5: Conclude that because iodoethane is larger and less polar, it will be the least soluble in water compared to the others.
