Of the Two Compounds Shown Below, One Is Slightly Soluble

question 87

Multiple Choice

Of the two compounds shown below, one is slightly soluble in water and the other is insoluble in water. Identify the slightly soluble compound and explain why it is soluble in water.

• A)I because it can form hydrogen bonds with water at each end of the molecule.
• B)I because it has stronger dispersion interactions with water.
• C)II because it has stronger dipole-dipole interactions with water.
• D)II because it has stronger dispersion interactions with water.
• E)I because it is nonpolar.

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