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What organic compound is generally insoluble in water (hydrophobic)?
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∙ 8y ago
mostly all organic compounds are insoluble in water because water is a polar solvent and organic compounds are non polar . non polar substances are soluble only in non polar solvents like benzene etc.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoHydrocarbons are organic compounds that are insoluble in water. They consist of hydrogen and carbon. The majority of them are found in crude oil.
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∙ 8y agoLips and fats are considered to be hydrophobic (having a fear of water).
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∙ 10y agoAs a general rule - nonpolar compounds.
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∙ 8y agoFor example a grease.
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∙ 11y agolipids
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Why is anhydrous magnesium chloride insoluble in organic solvents?
because of ionic compound.
What is a hydrophobic organic compound composed mainly of carbon and a high ratio of hydrogen to oxygen?
Lipid
Why is palmitic acid insoluble?
It is highly organic in nature. The long "fatty" tail of Carbon/Hydrogen is hydrophobic (doesn't like water). It will clump together in an aqueous solution like an oil rather than dissolve.
How is an organic compound different from an organic compound?
Do you mean how is an organic compound different from an inorganic compound? If so, an organic compound has carbon, an inorganic compound does not need to have carbon.
Is C8H18 an organic compound?
Yes it is organic compound
What organic compound group are esters in?
Esters are generally studied as derivatives of carboxylic acids
What type of organic molecule repels water?
The type of organic molecule that repels water is a lipid. It is an non-polar compound and is generally insoluble in water.
What is an organic compound that is not soluble water?
Lipids are insoluble in water like glycerine.
What Is an organic compound that is not soluble in water.?
Lipids are insoluble in water like glycerine.
Why is anhydrous magnesium chloride insoluble in organic solvents?
because of ionic compound.
What is a hydrophobic organic compound composed mainly of carbon and a high ratio of hydrogen to oxygen?
Lipid
What do all lipids having in common?
At least some portion of the molecule is hydrophobic. A+
Generally a solution of an organic compound in water will be electrically what?
highly
Is sugar a heterogeneous or a homogeneous mixture?
sugar (generally glucose) is a pure organic compound, not mixture.
Is iron an organic material?
No. An organic compound is generally something which contains carbon. Iron is inorganic.
What are organic macromolecules that are insoluble in water?
Fatty acids are insoluble in water.
What is an organic macromolecule that are insoluble in water?
Fatty acids are insoluble in water.
