Which of the following substances is
likely to dissolve in water, and which is likely to dissolve in
benzene (C6H6)? Note, in propyl ether, each
CH3 or CH2 is a unit with the H’s bonded to
the C’s, and the O atom is bonded to two carbons
Substance
Solvent choice (H2O or C6H6)
a.
NaNO3
_______________
b. propyl ether,
CH3CH2CH2
-O-CH2CH2CH3
_______________
c. naphthalene,
C10H8
_______________
d. methylamine,
CH3-NH2
_______________
Explain each solvent choice given above