Which Compound Is More Soluble in Water: Heptanoic Acid or 1-Octanol?

[BlueScreenOD]

Homework Statement

Which compound would you expect to be more soluble in water: heptanoic acid or 1-octanol?

Which of the compounds has the greater solubility in water and why?
2-Propanone or 1-Propanol

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The Attempt at a Solution

I believe for the first question that the answer is heptanoic acid because it has increased hydrogen bonding. I think the second answer is alcohol for the same reason.

I have an exam tomorrow, so if anyone could clear this up I'd be very appreciative.

 

[cronxeh]

"alcohols, ethers and epoxides having less than or 5 carbon atoms are water soluble because they each have an oxygen atom capable of hydrogen bonding."

"alcohols, ethers and epoxides having more than 5 carbon atoms are insoluble because the non-polar alkyl portion is too large to dissolve in water"

 

[BlueScreenOD]

Thanks for your reply Cronxeh. I know they're both soluble, but what I need to know is which is MORE soluble.