MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #76

A student mixes equal volumes of phenol and water at 25C and shakes the test tube. What is the most likely observation regarding their solubility?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #76

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student mixes equal volumes of phenol and water at 25C and shakes the test tube. What is the most likely observation regarding their solubility?

    • A) Completely miscible
    • B) Completely insoluble
    • C) Partially miscible
    • D) Forms a gaseous phase

    Answer: Partially miscible

    Explanation: Phenol is only partially miscible with water at room temperature (25C), forming two distinct layers until the temperature reaches 68.5C.