The Biology Project: Biochemistry

Chemistry Tutorial

Problem 12: Lipid solubility

Which of the following compounds would you expect to be most soluble in water?

C. CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-OH
Incorrect.
This molecule has a large hydrophobic stretch of carbons and would be insoluble in water.


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