Cotton fiber is almost pure cellulose. Based on its chemical properties in the PTB, how does this molecule behave in an aqueous environment?
Q1. Cotton fiber is almost pure cellulose. Based on its chemical properties in the PTB, how does this molecule behave in an aqueous environment?
Answer: Highly insoluble in water
Explanation: Cellulose is highly insoluble in water. Starch is partially soluble (amylose) or insoluble (amylopectin), but cellulose is the most resistant.