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Hexane is a non-polar molecule because it only has Carbon and Hydrogen atoms in it. The electronegativity (electron affinity) is too low for any of the bond within the molecule to be polar.

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Hexane is nonpolar. It consists of carbon and hydrogen atoms bonded together in a linear structure, resulting in a symmetrical distribution of electron density and no permanent dipole moment.

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What compound most dissolve in hexane?

Hexane is a non-polar solvent, so it will not dissolve in water. Kerosene is non-polar so it will dissolve in Hexane.


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