Lipids show solubility in which of the following solvents?
Correct answer: A. Ether
- A. Ether
- B. Water
- C. Alcohol
- D. All solvents
Explanation
Lipids are primarily nonpolar molecules, which makes them soluble in nonpolar solvents, such as ether. This is due to the 'like dissolves like' principle, where non-polar substances dissolve in non-polar solvents. Option A is correct because ether is a non-polar organic solvent. Option B is incorrect because water is a polar solvent and cannot dissolve non-polar lipids. Option C is also incorrect because it is also polar in nature. Option D is incorrect because lipids are not soluble in all solvents; they do not dissolve in polar solvents like water.
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