Would you expect the water solubility of the resulting molecule to be higher than, lower than, or about the same as the solubility of glucose?

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Cassie Bass

24 July, 01:59

Would you expect the water solubility of the resulting molecule to be higher than, lower than, or about the same as the solubility of glucose?

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Kyla Hays · Answer 1

It'll be lower.

Explanation:

Water is a universal solvent, which means it can dissolve virtually anything except oils and non-polar substance because of its polarity and ability to form hydrogen bond. Water molecules are also attracted to other polar molecules and to ions. A charged or polar substance that interacts with and dissolves in water is said to be hydrophilic: hydro means "water," and philic means "loving." In contrast, nonpolar molecules like oils and fats do not interact well with water