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Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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What is the common name of the ether that has the structure shown?

Arrange the organic compounds from most soluble in water to least soluble in water.

- CH₃CH₂CH₃

- CH₃CH₂CH₂OH

- CH₃CH₂OCH₃

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Water is a polar solvent .so by the rule like dissolve like so polar molecule will be more soluble in water than nonpolar.now the molecules given in question 1st one is alkane 2nd one is alchol now third is ether .The polarity of these substances alchol>ether>alkane.so solubilty also follow the same trend .Alchol is the most soluble in water and alkane is the least soluble .

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