Solubility Good solvent for alcohols. Lone pair of electrons on oxygen of carbonyl can accept a hydrogen bond from O-H or N-H. Acetone and acetaldehyde are miscible in water. => Chapter 18 13Chapter 18 13 Solubility • Good solvent for alcohols. • Lone pair of electrons on oxygen of carbonyl can accept a hydrogen bond from O-H or N-H. • Acetone and acetaldehyde are miscible in water. =>