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Molecules of both benzene (C6H6) and glucose (C6H1206) have structures containing six-membered rings. Why is glucose soluble in water, while benzene is not?

2007-03-03 23:34:08 · 2 answers · asked by hiscageofstars 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Glucose is a polar compound since it has functions OH . they are called power since the atoms oxygen and hydrogen Bear a "fractional" electric charge O being negative and H positive.
Since water is a strong polar liquid for the same reasons they mix easily. Conversely, in benzene there is no polarity, the compound is called hydrophobic , since it does not mix with water

2007-03-04 01:12:13 · answer #1 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hydrogen bonding with water - benzene can't, glucose can.

2007-03-04 07:50:08 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋