Why Are Hydrocarbons Insoluble in Water

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why are hydrocarbons insoluble in water?

• A) The majority of their bonds are polar covalent carbon-to-hydrogen linkages.
• B) The majority of their bonds are nonpolar covalent carbon-to-hydrogen linkages.
• C) They are hydrophilic.
• D) They exhibit considerable molecular complexity and diversity.
• E) They are lighter than water.

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