Which of the Following Is Most Soluble in Water

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most soluble in water?

• A) benzene, C₆H₆
• B) potassium nitrate, KNO₃
• C) carbon tetrachloride, CCl₄
• D) hexane, C₆H₁₄
• E) ethane, C₂H₄

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Definitions:

MEq/L

Milliequivalents per liter, a unit of measurement for electrolyte concentration in a solution, commonly used in medical blood testing.

Fluid-electrolyte imbalances

The condition where the levels of fluids and electrolytes in one's body are not in the normal range, potentially affecting health.

Blood tests

Laboratory analyses performed on a blood sample to assess health condition or diagnose disease.

Potassium

A chemical element and essential nutrient important for various bodily functions, including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.