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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 pretty much non-polar, and that means it doesn't want to dissolve a polar molecule. Salt is an ionic compound and is extremely polar.
Is propanone same as acetone?
Yes, propanone is acetone for all practical purposes.
What happens when propanone is reduced?
You usually reduce a ketone such as propanone using sodium borohydride to propanol.
Which is soluble in water propanone or 3-hexanone?
Propanone is more soluble, because it is smaller. the smaller the molecule the higher the solubility nursing student.
What functional group is present in 2-propanone?
ketone
Why does propanone have no affect on salt?
Propanone (acetone) is pretty much non-polar, and that means it doesn't want to dissolve a polar molecule. Salt is an ionic compound and is extremely polar.
What temperature does propanone freeze?
The freezing point of propanone is -94,7 oC.
Is propanone same as acetone?
Yes, propanone is acetone for all practical purposes.
How many atom are in propanone?
Acetone (propanone) is (CH3)2CO so 10.
What is another name for acetone'?
Dimethyl ketone, or 2-propanone, CH3COCH3.
Is propanone an alcohol?
no
What happens when propanone is reduced?
You usually reduce a ketone such as propanone using sodium borohydride to propanol.
What is the iupac name for ch3-co-ch3?
2-propanone. The oxygen is doube bonded to the second carbon.
What household items have propanone?
Propanone (Acetone) is used as nail varnish remover. It is also used as a component in superglue remover.
Does Iodine dissolve in propanone?
yes it does
What is the common name for propanone?
Acetone
Which is soluble in water propanone or 3-hexanone?
Propanone is more soluble, because it is smaller. the smaller the molecule the higher the solubility nursing student.
