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Oil and water are immiscible. Which is the most likely reason?

a. Oil molecules have higher molar masses than water.
b. Oil molecules have higher boiling points than water.
c. Oil molecules are composed mostly of carbon and hydrogen.
d. Oil molecules are denser than water.
e. Oil molecules have higher vapor pressures than water.

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The most likely reason why oil and water are immiscible is c. Oil molecules are composed mostly of carbon and hydrogen.
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