Explain why are low molecular mass alcohols soluble in water?
(N/A) In alcohols of low molecular mass,the size of the non-polar alkyl group is small,which exerts less steric hindrance. As a result,intermolecular $H$-bonds with water molecules are easily formed by the hydroxyl group of the alcohol. Hence,alcohols of low molecular mass are readily soluble in water.
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