If Alkyl halides can form H-bonds then why are they insoluble in water

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Alkyl halides exhibit limited solubility in water despite their ability to form hydrogen bonds. The primary reason for their reduced solubility is the insufficient extent of hydrogen bonding compared to water molecules. This discussion highlights the relative nature of solubility, emphasizing that while alkyl halides can interact with water, the overall interaction is not strong enough to facilitate significant dissolution.

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If Alkyl halides can form H-bonds then why are they insoluble in water ?
 
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I don't think alkyl halides are insoluble..

You can consider solubility relatively.
Its less soluble maybe due to less extent of H-bonding.
 

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