Water Is a Polar Solvent and Hexane (C₆H₁₄) Is a Nonpolar

question 51

Multiple Choice

Water is a polar solvent and hexane (C₆H₁₄) is a nonpolar solvent. Which of the following correctly describes the solubility of the solute?

• A)mineral oil, soluble in water
• B)CaCl₂ , soluble in hexane
• C)NaHCO₃, soluble in water
• D) CCl₄, soluble in water
• E)octane, soluble in water

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