Chem Qn:Which of the following compounds is unable to dissolve in water?

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a) I^2 (iodine)
b) CH^3COOH
c) NH^3
d) C(Cl^4)

does anyone know the answer? i am really weak in chemistry and i need help fast.

2007-06-23 23:13:42 · 3 answers · asked by Lonelyz 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

It is CCl4.

As the molecule is completely symmetric, it has no dipolar moment and can not be dissolved in a polar solvent like water

2007-06-23 23:18:19 · answer #1 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

d) Carbon tetrachloride is unable to dissolve in water because it's non-polar.

2007-06-24 06:16:21 · answer #2 · answered by Israfel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the answer is Carbon tetrachloride CCl4
D

2007-06-24 06:20:31 · answer #3 · answered by Papilio paris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋