Simple six memebered ring compound (eg. Cyclohexane) are no…

Chemistry Biomolecules Carbohydrates Subjective Type

Published on: August 14, 2026

Simple six memebered ring compound (eg. Cyclohexane) are not soluble in water whereas glucose and sucrose are soluble in water. Explain why ?

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Glucose has five –OH groups and sucrose has eight –OH groups so they can form hydrogen bonding with H 2 O molecules, hence soluble in water.

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