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Chapter 3, Problem 3.53P
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Interpretation: The more soluble compound among diethyl ether and tetrahydrofuran is to be predicted. An explanation corresponding to the more soluble compound is to be stated.
Concept introduction: According to the concept of solubility, it is mentioned that like dissolves like. Generally, polar compound can only be dissolved in polar solvents and non-polar or weakly polar compounds can only be dissolved in non-polar solvents or weakly polar solvents.
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