Why are some functional groups hydrophilic?
1 Answer
Mar 31, 2016
Because they are highly polar, and capable of hydrogen bonding.
Explanation:
Polarity refers to charge separation. That is there is unequal division of positive and negative charges. Hydrogen halides, amines, alcohols, are all polar, and offer the possibility of hydrogen bonding, and water solubility. On the other hand, functionality with little polarity, e.g.