Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2005 2005Moderate

In which of the following solvents are alkenes the more soluble?

Correct answer: D. Carbon tetrachloride

  • A. Water
  • B. Ethyle alcohol
  • C. Ammonia
  • D. Carbon tetrachloride

Explanation

We also know alkenes are non-polar, with negligible electronegativity difference between carbon and hydrogen and no difference between carbon and carbon. So it will be more soluble in non-polar solvents.

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About Alkenes

Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a carbon-carbon double bond with sigma and pi components and restricted rotation. Their reactions include electrophilic addition of hydrogen, halogens, hydrogen halides and water, with Markovnikov orientation, oxidation, combustion and polymerisation, while their preparation commonly involves elimination from alkyl halides or alcohols.

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