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Yes, hexane is hydrophobic as it can not make hydrogen bonds with water.
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What is a hydrophobic compound?
A hydrophobic compound is one that will not dissolve in water, and, if the compound is solid, one on which a drop of liquid water will not spread spontaneously over the surface.
Is iron III nitrate soluble in hexane?
No, it is an ionic compound which is soluble in water (a polar solvent) but not in Hexane ( a non polar solvent).
Which compound cannot mix with water?
Nonpolar substances (such as tetrachloromethane, hexane, fats, oils, etc.), which are substances that have no appreciable dipole moment, do not participate in hydrogen bonding, and do not dissolve in water. There are other salts that are insolube in water, such as silver chloride, lead bromide, etc..
Why are ethanol and hexane miscible?
Methanol is immiscible in hexane because methanol is a polar compound due to the -OH group. Hexane is nonpolar because there are only carbons and hydrogen atoms. Polar substances cannot dissolve/mix with nonpolar substances. Think "Like dissolves like".
Why hexane will dissolve benzene but will not dissolve sodium chloride?
Hexane is non polar compound and benzene also non polar compound so non polar comp's soluble in non polar reagents. But sodium chloride is ionic so does nt dissolve benzene in it
Is hexane is a compound?
Hexane is a compound.
Is hexane a compound or mixture?
Hexane is a compound.
Which solvent has the greatest lipid solubility Why do you think this?
The best lipid solvents are Hexane, Ethyl Alcohol and Methyl Alcohol. This is because lipids are nonpolar and hydrophobic. Hexane has the highest hydrophobicity of any solvent and is thus the best at dissolving hydrophobic molecules.
Why was hexane eluted earlier than toluene?
Hexane is a non polar compound.
Are terpenoids soluble in hexane?
Terpenoids are large hydrocarbons. They are generally non polar and hydrophobic. Hexane is a non polar solvent. When solutes and solvents have compatible polarities ,the solute dissolves in the solvent. As terpenoids and hexane are non polar , terpenoids would dissolve in hexane.
What is the name of the compound C3C3?
hexane ; )
Why is hexane is used in the exztraction of vitamin A?
vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, an organic compound.. hexane is an organic compound, thus Vitamin A is dissolved in it.
Which compound is hydrophobic?
hydrocarbon
What compound most dissolve in hexane?
Hexane is a non-polar solvent, so it will not dissolve in water. Kerosene is non-polar so it will dissolve in Hexane.
What is a hydrophobic compound?
A hydrophobic compound is one that will not dissolve in water, and, if the compound is solid, one on which a drop of liquid water will not spread spontaneously over the surface.
Is octane hydrophobic compound?
yes.
Is hexane organic or inorganic compound?
It is organic substance
