Why alkanes do not dissolved in water but dissolve in benzene?

Why alkanes do not dissolved in water but dissolve in benzene?

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Because alkanes are non-polar and water is a polar solvent.

4 views Answered 2023-02-05 15:29

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