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Covalent compounds are non polar. And almost all organic compounds are non polar. According to the rule of the thumb- 'like dissolves like', covalent compounds are soluble in organic solvents.

What is meant by 'like dissolves like'?

It means that for two substances to dissolve in each other they must be of the same type- either both polar or both non-polar.

To understand why this likeliness is required for solution formation, the chemistry of solution formation must be analyzed.

In a solution, the constituents interact which each other through chemical bond formation. And the chemical bonds must be of the same type as that of the constituents when they are separate so that they are able to replace each other's position to create a condition where there seems to be no distinction between the molecules constituting the solution. This is what is called 'dissolving'.

If a polar and a non-polar substance are mixed, the polar substance would exert a greater attractive force on the electrons of non-polar substance which would make the non-polar unstable and thus the mix. Every element wants to be energetically stable and therefore, polar and non-polar do not mix.

If two polar substances A and B are mixed, then the forces of attraction between A and B are similar to the forces between A and A and that between B and B. So the solution is stable. This is the same case with non-polar substances.

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Why lithium bromide soluble in organic solvent?

Lithium bromide is soluble in organic solvents because it forms coordination complexes by interacting with the solvent molecules through electrostatic interactions. The organic solvent molecules surround the lithium and bromide ions, stabilizing them and preventing them from re-aggregating. This allows lithium bromide to dissolve in organic solvents and form a homogeneous solution.


Does potassium chloride dissolve in organic solvent?

Yes, potassium chloride is soluble in some organic solvents such as acetone and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), but it has limited solubility in most non-polar organic solvents.


Is sodium chloride soluble in an organic solvent?

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is not soluble in organic solvents due to its ionic nature. Organic solvents are typically nonpolar, while sodium chloride is an ionic compound that dissolves readily in polar solvents like water. When mixed with an organic solvent, the strong ionic bonds in sodium chloride prevent it from dissolving and instead it remains as solid particles.


Is KCl soluble in xylene?

Potassium chloride is not soluble in xylene.


Why is sodium chloride soluble in water but not in gasoline explain?

Sodium chloride is soluble in water because water is a polar solvent that can interact with the charged ions in sodium chloride through ion-dipole interactions. Gasoline, on the other hand, is a nonpolar solvent that cannot disrupt the ionic bonds in sodium chloride, so it is not soluble in gasoline.

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Why lithium bromide soluble in organic solvent?

Lithium bromide is soluble in organic solvents because it forms coordination complexes by interacting with the solvent molecules through electrostatic interactions. The organic solvent molecules surround the lithium and bromide ions, stabilizing them and preventing them from re-aggregating. This allows lithium bromide to dissolve in organic solvents and form a homogeneous solution.


Is lecithin soluble in methylene chloride?

Yes, lecithin is soluble in methylene chloride. Methylene chloride is a common organic solvent that can dissolve lipids such as lecithin, which is a phospholipid compound.


Is ciprofloxacin soluble in sodium chloride?

1. Sodium chloride is not a solvent. 2. Ciprofloxacin is soluble in water.


Do hydrogen chloride is soluble or insoluble in organic solvents?

Depends on solvent properties: Polar organic solvents can solve high amounts of HCl ( like Ethanol, Methanol, THF, Dioxan) In unpolar solvents HCl have low solubility ( like Benzene, Chloroform, Hexane)


Does potassium chloride dissolve in organic solvent?

Yes, potassium chloride is soluble in some organic solvents such as acetone and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), but it has limited solubility in most non-polar organic solvents.


Is calcium chloride soluble in n-hexanol?

Calcium chloride is an ionic salt. n-hexanol is almost a non polar solvent. Therefore calcium chloride is slightly soluble in the given solvent.


Is sodium chloride soluble in an organic solvent?

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is not soluble in organic solvents due to its ionic nature. Organic solvents are typically nonpolar, while sodium chloride is an ionic compound that dissolves readily in polar solvents like water. When mixed with an organic solvent, the strong ionic bonds in sodium chloride prevent it from dissolving and instead it remains as solid particles.


Why does sodium chloride does not dissolved in an organic solvent?

Sodium chloride is a polar compound; organic solvents are nonpolar.


Are kerosene and oil soluble?

No. Kerosene is an organic compound. and water is a non-organic compound. (kerosene : non-polar Water : polar). As water is a polar solvent kerosene is not soluble in it. but kerosene is soluble in ethyl alcohol which is a non-polar solvent.


What is the solute and the solvent of DDT?

DDT as solute is soluble in organic solvents.


Is hydrogen chloride a solvent?

Hydrogen chloride is a polar compound. Therefore it can act as a solvent to particular polar compounds.


Is KCl soluble in xylene?

Potassium chloride is not soluble in xylene.