Solubility Water solubility decreases with the length of the carbon chain. Up to 4 carbons,acid is miscible in water. More soluble in alcohol. Also soluble in relatively nonpolar solvents like chloroform because it dissolves as a dimer. => Chapter 20 10 Chapter 20 10 Solubility • Water solubility decreases with the length of the carbon chain. • Up to 4 carbons, acid is miscible in water. • More soluble in alcohol. • Also soluble in relatively nonpolar solvents like chloroform because it dissolves as a dimer. =>