Problem: Water and toluene are not miscible. Which of the following is most likely the formula of toluene?a) CH3COOHb) C6H12O6c) CH3OHd) C6H5CH3
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We’re going to use the theory “likes” dissolving “likes” which states that the solvent can only completely dissolve the solute if they share similar polarity.
• Therefore, a pure solvent with similar polarity can successfully dissolve a solute to create a solution.
Intermolecular Forces (IMF) are the attractive forces between 2 molecules.
• Ion-dipole
▪ strongest IMF
▪ deals with the attraction between an ion and a polar compound.
• Hydrogen Bonding
Problem Details
Water and toluene are not miscible. Which of the following is most likely the formula of toluene?
a) CH3COOH
b) C6H12O6
c) CH3OH
d) C6H5CH3
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