Which of the following in each pair is likely to be more soluble in hexane, C6H14: (a) CCl4 or CaCl2; (b) benzene (C6H6) or glycerol, CH2(OH)CH(OH)CH2OH; (c) octanoic acid, CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2COOH, or acetic acid, CH3COOH? Explain your answer in each case.

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Problem 6.28P: 6-28 Which pairs of liquids are likely to be miscible? (a) H2O and CH3OH (b) H2O and C6H6 (c)C6H14...
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Which of the following in each pair is likely to be more soluble in hexane, C6H14: (a) CCl4 or CaCl2; (b) benzene (C6H6) or glycerol, CH2(OH)CH(OH)CH2OH; (c) octanoic acid, CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2COOH, or acetic acid, CH3COOH? Explain your answer in each case.

 

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