Which of the Following Statements Concerning Solubility Is/are CORRECT

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning solubility is/are CORRECT?
1) Ionic compounds composed of Group 1A metal ions and halide ions,such as NaCl,are insoluble in nonpolar solvents.
2) The solubility of the halogens (Cl₂,Br₂,and I₂) in polar solvents is greater than their solubility in nonpolar solvents.
3) The solubility of polar molecules,such as sugar,in polar solvents is generally greater than their solubility in nonpolar solvents.

• A) 1 only
• B) 2 only
• C) 3 only
• D) 1 and 3
• E) 1,2,and 3

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