Free Flashcard From Chapter 4
Question:
Why are hydrocarbons not soluble in water?
A) The majority of their bonds are polar covalent carbon-to-hydrogen linkages.
B) The majority of their bonds are nonpolar covalent carbon-to-hydrogen linkages.
C) They are hydrophilic.
D)They exhibit considerable molecular complexity and diversity.
E) They are lighter than water.
Answer:
B) The majority of their bonds are nonpolar covalent carbon-to-hydrogen linkages.