Chapter 13, Problem 13.14P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether ${\text{CH}}_3{\text{CH}}_2{\text{OCH}}_2{\text{CH}}_3$ or ${\text{CH}}_3{\text{CH}}_2{\text{OCH}}_3$ is more soluble in ${\text{H}}_2\text{O}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Solubility is the chemical property of any substance due to which it dissolves in other substances. It is measured in terms of the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in the given amount of solvent. It depends on the intermolecular forces. The stronger the intermolecular forces, the higher will be the solubility.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether ${\text{CH}}_2{\text{Cl}}_2$ or ${\text{CCl}}_4$ is more soluble in ${\text{H}}_2\text{O}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Solubility is the chemical property of any substance due to which it dissolves in other substances. It is measured in terms of the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in the given amount of solvent. It depends on the intermolecular forces. The stronger the intermolecular forces, the higher will be the solubility.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether cyclohexane or tetrahydropyran is more soluble in water is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Solubility is the chemical property of any substance due to which it dissolves in other substances. It is measured in terms of the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in the given amount of solvent. It depends on the intermolecular forces. The stronger the intermolecular forces, the higher will be the solubility.