Is glycerin soluble in hexane?

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Is glycerin soluble in hexane?

Please help.

2007-06-21 11:21:34 · 2 answers · asked by sillysalamander101 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Hexane is very nonpolar - a straight chain saturated hydrocarbon

Glycerine is very polar with the 3 alcohol functions.

This means glycerine is expected to be very slightly soluble in hexane.

Check the CRC for exact solubility

The objective of the above question is to get you to look at structure and conclude from it what the properties and behavior will be. Fundamental organic chemistry concerns itself with structure and reactivity. If you don't focus on the importance of structure you will not likely understand the material.

2007-06-21 12:07:11 · answer #1 · answered by GTB 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

No glycerine is not soluble in hexane.

2007-06-21 21:33:05 · answer #2 · answered by Aurium 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋