For Which of the Following Types of Compounds Is Water

question 156

Multiple Choice

For which of the following types of compounds is water generally a good solvent?

• A) nonpolar compounds
• B) polar compounds
• C) both nonpolar and polar compounds
• D) neither nonpolar or polar compounds

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