Which gives the more concentrated solution, stearic acid [CH3(CH2)16COOH] in H2O or CCl4? Explain.
I know this has to do with intermolecular forces which I'm not so good at. I was thinking the answer was in H2O because it could exhibit H bonding and it would be more soluble, however, I was not sure if CCl4 would exhibit Ion-dipole bonding which then would make it the Solvent which would yield a higher concentration.
Is this right? Please tell me which one it is, if CCl4 can exhibit Ion-dipole bonding with stearic acid, and if H2O is not the right answer. Thank you
2007-01-23
10:33:49
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