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Explain what characteristics of functional groups make an organic compound lipophilic and what ones make a compound hydrophilic. Explain why these characteristics are lipophilic or hydrophilic.
A:- Hydrophilic compounds:
Hydrophilic compounds are polar which allows them to completely dissolve in water. The H2O molecules form hydration shells around the cations and anions.
Lipophilic (or) hydrophobic compounds:-
Lipophilic (or) hydrophobic compounds tend to be nonpolar, the hydrocarbon part of organic compound is repel water molecules and not dissolve in water, such compounds are called Lipophilic (or) hydrophobic compounds.