Chapter 13, Problem 83P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for methoxychlor being more biodegradable than DDT needs to be presented.

Concept Introduction:

• Polar molecules are molecules that have a permanent dipole which arises due to the difference in electronegativities between two bonding atoms. In contrast, non-polar molecules lack a permanent dipole since electrons are equally shared between the interacting atoms.
• Solubility of compounds depends on their polar. Like compounds dissolve in like solvents i.e. a polar solute will dissolve in a polar solvent.