The Dissolution of Water in Octane (C₈H₁₈) Is Prevented by _

question 120

Multiple Choice

The dissolution of water in octane (C₈H₁₈) is prevented by _ _.

• A) hydrogen bonding between water molecules
• B) repulsion between like- charged water and octane molecules
• C) dipole- dipole attraction between octane molecules
• D) London dispersion forces between octane molecules
• E) ion- dipole attraction between water and octane molecules

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