The high solubility of ethanol in water is due to?

A. its low boiling point.
B. its low freezing point.
C. its covalent nature
D. hydrogen bonding

Correct Answer:

Option D – hydrogen bonding

Explanation

Ethanol is an alcohol that is soluble in water. This is because of the hydroxyl group (−OH) in the ethanol that is able to form hydrogen bonds with the water (H2O) molecules.