Which one of the following substances is more likely to dissolve in benzene (C6H6) ? A) NaClB) CCl4C) NH3D) CH3CH2OHE) EHBr

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31 May, 10:25

Which one of the following substances is more likely to dissolve in benzene (C6H6) ? A) NaClB) CCl4C) NH3D) CH3CH2OHE) EHBr

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B. CCl₄

Explanation:

Solubility is determined by the principle, "like dissolves like".

i. e., if a compound is polar then it will dissolve in a polar compound only, and

if a compound is non - polar then it will dissolve in a non - polar compound only.

Hence, from the question,

Benzene is a non - polar compound, i. e. does not separate out into poles, and hence, it will get dissolved into the CCl₄, as it is too non - polar in nature, according to the above theory of solubility.

Hence, from the question,

Benzene will dissolve in CCl₄.