Chapter 11, Problem 11.7E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the majority of compounds that are insoluble in water are organic or inorganic is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

The atoms present in most of the organic compounds is $\text{O}$, $\text{C}$, $\text{N}$ and $\text{H}$. These atoms form bond with each other and with other atoms through sharing of electrons. They do not completely donate their electrons to other atoms while forming bond.