Is Xylene a non polar solvent?

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Is Xylene a non polar solvent?

2007-09-26 15:42:07 · 3 answers · asked by Kevin G 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Yes

2007-09-26 15:44:19 · answer #1 · answered by skipper 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋

yes, it's a benzene ring with two methyl groups on opposite sides, no dipole moment.
There are other versions like meta and ortho xylene, but they would still be considered non-polar

2007-09-26 15:46:29 · answer #2 · answered by bagalagalaga 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

CH3-C6H4-CH3 is about as non-polar as you get.

2007-09-26 15:45:22 · answer #3 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋