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Which compound is most soluble in octane (C8H18)?
- CBr4
- H2O
- NH3
- CH3OH
Interpretation: To find which compound is most soluble in octane
Concept introduction:
A chemical property which refers to the capability for a given substance such as solute to dissolve in the solvent is known as solubility. At equilibrium it is also measured in terms of the maximum amount of solute that is dissolved in specified amount of solvent.
Correct answer: Option (a)
Explanation of Solution
Reason for the correct answer: The given compound octane is found to be a non-polar solvent. Generally, the non-polar solute or solvent will immediately get soluble in octane as the thumb rule of solubility is like dissolves like. Among the given compounds
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