Question

Cabr2 will most likely dissolve in which solvent? 1. bi3 2. h2o 3. br2 4. ccl4 5. c8h18

Answer 1

General principle of solubility is 'like dissolves like'


`CaBr_(2)` is an ionic compound, wherein the constituent ions (
`Ca^(2+)` and
`Br^(-)`) are held by electrostatic forces of interaction.

Such ionic compounds are soluble in polar solvents.

Among the solvent mentioned in question, water (
`H_(2)O`) has maximum polarity. Hence,
`CaBr_(2)` is most likely to dissolve in
`H_(2)O`