Are benzene, sodium bromide, glucose, and pentane more soluble in octane or water, explain why?

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asked Oct 5, 2020 95.1k views

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Aviel Gross · Answer 1 · 2020-10-05T19:45:48+0000

Answer:

Glucose: more soluble in water. A glucose molecule has six OH groups and these can form hydrogen bonds with the water molecules.

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Ayush Vatsyayan · Answer 2 · 2020-10-12T05:29:19+0000

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Here's what I get

Step-by-step explanation:

Benzene and pentane: more soluble in octane. Both substances are nonpolar, so their molecules can easily intermingle with each other.

Sodium bromide: more soluble in water. The polar water molecules hydrate the ions to form Na⁺(aq) and Cl⁻(aq).

Glucose: more soluble in water. A glucose molecule has six OH groups and these can form hydrogen bonds with the water molecules.