Question

Which of the following would be expected to be good solvents for cyclopentane. Choose all that apply. toluene, CgH5CH3 cyclohexane H20 None of the Above

Answer 1

cyclohexane

Step-by-step explanation:

Solubility is determined by the principle , "like dissolves like" .

i.e. , if a compound is polar then it will dissolve in a polar compound only , and

if a compound is non - polar then it will dissolve in a non - polar compound only .

Hence , from the question ,

a good solvent for cyclopentane would be cyclohexane ,

since , both the compounds are non polar in nature , hence get solubilized ,

the other options mentioned are polar .