Why might a high-formula-mass alcohol be insoluble in water?

A) A high formula mass alcohol would be too attracted to itself to be soluble in water.
B) The bulk of a high formula mass alcohol likely consists of nonpolar hydrocarbons.
C) Such an alcohol would likely be in a solid phase.
D) In order for two substance to be soluble in each other their molecules need to be of comparable mass.


B

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