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it is the concept of like dissolves like. ethers are more non-polar therefore will dissolve non polar solutes. Alcohols depending on the size of the chain will be polar or non polar shorter chain alcohols will not dissolve well in ether while non-polar ones would dissolve more readily.
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∙ 11y agoPetroleum Ether is a mixture of different hydrocarbon compounds, and oil is also made of long hydrocarbon chains. The two chemically similar compounds form many van der waals interactions (like dissolves like) to create a homogenous solution.
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∙ 14y agoLipids are insoluble in water because of the polarity. Lipids are soluble in ether because it is an organic compound and dissolves the lipid.
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∙ 8y agoBoth are nonpolar compounds (hydrophobics, lypophylics)
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∙ 8y agoBoth are nonpolar compounds.
This is general (but not obligatory) rule in chemistry.
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∙ 12y agoBecause they are hydrophobic.
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∙ 7y agoBoth are non-polar compounds.
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Why is naphthalene more soluble in petroleum ether than in water?
naphthalene is non-polar and can only dissolve in non-polar solvents. ether is non-polar, water is polar.
Are petroleum ether and salt polar?
Petroleum and ether are NOT polar. Salt is polar.
Will the fat dissolved in organic solvents answer Sudan test?
Yes, fats are soluble in hexane,ether,ethyl acetate and other organic solvent.
Why is tert-butyl methyl ether more polar than petroleum ether?
Tert-butyl methyl ether more polar than petroleum ethere cause petroleum ether isn't an ether- it's composed of hydrocarbons, which are nonpolar. The real ether that is in tBME includes oxygen, which is electronegative and creates more polarity in the molecule.
Why is benzyl alcohol soluble in ether?
it is soluble in ether because both molecules are nonpolar. "like dissolves like!" :)
Are fats soluble in petroleum ether?
yes because they are hydrophobic
Does NaCl dissolve in petroleum ether?
It is not soluble.
IS vegetable oil soluble in hexane?
Yes, it is very much soluble in Hexane, diethyl ether, Petroleum spirit etc
Why is naphthalene more soluble in petroleum ether than in water?
naphthalene is non-polar and can only dissolve in non-polar solvents. ether is non-polar, water is polar.
Is Ibuprofen soluble in diethyl ether?
ibuprofen is soluble in diethyl ether
Are petroleum ether and salt polar?
Petroleum and ether are NOT polar. Salt is polar.
Will the fat dissolved in organic solvents answer Sudan test?
Yes, fats are soluble in hexane,ether,ethyl acetate and other organic solvent.
Why is tert-butyl methyl ether more polar than petroleum ether?
Tert-butyl methyl ether more polar than petroleum ethere cause petroleum ether isn't an ether- it's composed of hydrocarbons, which are nonpolar. The real ether that is in tBME includes oxygen, which is electronegative and creates more polarity in the molecule.
Describe the main uses of petroleum ether ether?
Petroleum ether is a type of petroleum mixture. It contains hexanes and pentanes and is a type of nonpolar solvent.
Is diethyl ether soluble in hexane?
Diethyl ether does not dissove in ether at room temperature
Why is benzyl alcohol soluble in ether?
it is soluble in ether because both molecules are nonpolar. "like dissolves like!" :)
Is petroleum ether and hexane both are same?
No, Petroleum ether is a mixture of aliphatic alkanes e.g. pentane, hexane etc but hexanes is pure hexane.
