Which of the following compounds would most likely be soluble in benzene (C6H6)

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Which of the following compounds would most likely be soluble in benzene (C6H6) ? Select all that apply A. Acetic acid, CH3COOH B. Propylchloride, CH3CH2CH2Cl C. Glycerol, CH2OHCHOHCH2OH D. CaCl2 E. Heptane F. HCI Which of the following compounds would most likely be soluble in benzene (C6H6) ? Select all that apply A. Acetic acid, CH3COOH B. Propylchloride, CH3CH2CH2Cl C. Glycerol, CH2OHCHOHCH2OH D. CaCl2 E. Heptane F. HCI A. Acetic acid, CH3COOH B. Propylchloride, CH3CH2CH2Cl C. Glycerol, CH2OHCHOHCH2OH D. CaCl2 E. Heptane F. HCI

Explanation / Answer

Non-polar compounds dissolve in non-polar compounds (like dissolves like). Benzene is a non-polar organic compound. Compounds most likely soluble in benzene would be those that are non-polar as well.

Non-polar compounds include the following:

B. Propylchloride, CH3CH2CH2Cl

E. Heptane

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