Which of the Following Statements About the Solubility of Organic

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the solubility of organic compounds in H₂O is true?

• A)The non-polar part of a molecule that is not attracted to water is said to be hydrophilic.
• B)The non-polar part of a molecule that is not attracted to water is said to be hydrophobic.
• C)The polar part of a molecule that can that can bond hydrogen to water is said to be hydrophobic.
• D)For an organic compound with one functional group that contains an O or N atom,the compound is water soluble only if it has 35 carbons.

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