Chemistry

Chemistry

Problem

Hexane (C₆H₁₄) is used as the solvent in an organic extraction. Four solutes are listed below. I. Ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH) II. Propanone (acetone, CH₃COCH₃) III. 1-Hexanol (C₆H₁₃OH) IV. Butane (C₄H₁₀) Which solute is most likely to be the most soluble in hexane? a) II only b) I only c) III only d) IV only

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