Question

4. Which one of the following is
universal solvent ?
(A) Acetone
(B) Oil
(C) Water
(D) Petrol​

Answer 1

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ANSWER:-Water is capable of dissolving a variety of different substances, which is why it is such a good solvent. And, water is called the "universal solvent" because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid. This is important to every living thing on earth.

Hence, option C water is an universal solvent.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Water is 'capable of dissolving' a 'variety of different substances', which is a good solvent. And, water is known as the “universal solvent” because it 'dissolves' 'more substances' than any 'other liquid'.  

Explanation:

This is important to every living beings present on earth. Hence, option C. 'water is a universal solvent'. Water is called the universal solvent.  

A 'universal solvent' is a 'substance' that 'dissolves most of the chemicals'. Water is known as the 'universal solvent' because it 'dissolves' 'more substances' than any 'other solvent'.