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Download Solution PDFIn which of the following liquids would anthracene dissolve easily?
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- Anthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon.
- It is non-polar in nature.
- According to the principle of "like dissolves like", non-polar solutes dissolve well in non-polar solvents.
- Benzene is a non-polar solvent.
- Therefore, anthracene would dissolve easily in benzene.
Additional Information
- Water is a polar solvent and would not dissolve non-polar substances like anthracene well.
- Methane is a gas at room temperature and is not used as a solvent for dissolving solids.
- Sodium chloride is an ionic compound and would not dissolve non-polar substances like anthracene.
- Choosing the appropriate solvent is crucial in chemical processes and experiments to ensure proper dissolution and reaction.
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