Which of the Following Illustrates the Like Dissolves Like Rule

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the like dissolves like rule for a solid solute in a liquid solvent?

• A)An ionic compound is soluble in a nonpolar solvent.
• B)A polar compound is soluble in a nonpolar solvent.
• C)A nonpolar compound is soluble in a polar solvent.
• D)A nonpolar compound is soluble in a nonpolar solvent.
• E)none of the above

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