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Glycerol is very soluble in water. This is due to the reason that glycerol has three hydrophilic hydroxyl grups in its structure which make it very soluble in water.

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Is glycerol soluble in non-polar solvents?

No, glycerol is not soluble in non-polar solvents due to its polar nature. Glycerol has hydroxyl groups that can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, making it more soluble in polar solvents like water.


Would water and glycerol form a solution?

Yes. Glycerol is miscible (soluble) in water, so it will make a solution.


Adding Glycerol to water?

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Is zinc soluble in methanol?

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Is a mixture of water and glycerol homogeneous?

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How soluble is glycerol in water?

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Explain the difference between the solubility behaviors of glycerol and triglycerides?

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How do the properties of glycerol and water and olive oil compare to the properties of LPG?

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