Cyclohexanol: Polar or Nonpolar?

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Cyclohexanol is classified as mostly nonpolar due to its bulky cyclohexane ring structure, despite the presence of a hydroxyl group that introduces some polarity. The hydroxyl group allows cyclohexanol to form hydrogen bonds, particularly with water, which contributes to its solubility in polar solvents. While cyclohexanol is more polar than cyclohexane, it remains predominantly nonpolar in nature.

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Hi, I was wondering if cyclohexanol is polar or nonpolar. My guess is that it's nonpolar but the hydroxyl group attached to it is confusing me. That oxygen can attract electrons making it somewhat polar?? Also can it form a hydrogen bond? Would it form one with water making it somewhat soluble in it??
 
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Polar/non polar is not a TRUE FALSE property, some substances are more polar, some are less. I would classify cyclohexanol as mostly non polar, as the ring is relatively bulky. At the same time there is no doubt it is much more polar than cyclohexane.
 
OK, thanks for clearing that up!
 

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