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Propane itself is non polar, but the presence of the ketone group (C=O) in propanone makes it a polar molecule (oxygen has partial -ve charge). As propanone is a small molecule it can be soluble in water, which itself is polar.

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Why does propanone have no affect on salt?

Propanone (acetone) is a non-polar solvent, while salts are ionic compounds that dissolve in polar solvents. Since propanone cannot effectively interact with the charged ions in salt due to its lack of polarity, it does not have a significant effect on dissolving salts.


How does paracetamol dissolve in propanone?

Paracetamol dissolves in propanone due to the polar nature of both substances. Paracetamol contains a hydroxyl group (-OH) and an amide group, which can form hydrogen bonds with the polar carbonyl group of propanone. This interaction facilitates the solvation of paracetamol molecules in the propanone solvent, allowing it to dissolve effectively. The overall process is driven by the principles of solubility, where "like dissolves like."


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What ia trivial name of propanone?

The trivial name for propanone is acetone.


Is propanone same as acetone?

Yes, propanone is acetone for all practical purposes.


Why does propanone have no effect on salt?

Propanone (acetone) does not have any effect on salt because acetone is a non-polar solvent, while salt is an ionic compound. Non-polar solvents like acetone cannot dissolve ionic compounds like salt due to their different types of chemical bonding. The lack of similar interactions between the solvent and solute prevents any noticeable effect on the salt.


What temperature does propanone freeze?

The freezing point of propanone is -94,7 oC.


Is propanone an alcohol?

no


What is another name for acetone'?

Dimethyl ketone, or 2-propanone, CH3COCH3.


Why does propanone has a largest overall dipole?

Propanone, also known as acetone, has a significant overall dipole moment due to its molecular structure. The carbonyl group (C=O) in propanone is highly polar, with a strong electronegativity difference between carbon and oxygen, resulting in a partial negative charge on the oxygen and a partial positive charge on the carbon. Additionally, the presence of two methyl groups (CH3) on either side of the carbonyl group does not cancel out the dipole moment, leading to a net dipole in the molecule. This polarity contributes to its solubility in polar solvents and its ability to engage in dipole-dipole interactions.


Does Iodine dissolve in propanone?

Yes, iodine dissolves in propanone (acetone) to form a purple solution. This is because iodine is soluble in nonpolar solvents like propanone due to its nonpolar nature.


What is the iupac name for ch3-co-ch3?

2-propanone. The oxygen is doube bonded to the second carbon.