acetone is soluble in water but benzophenone is not soluble in water. why?
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Acetone is an extremely polar molecule and has a dielectric constant of 77, (water is 80), and hence is capable of forming H bonding with water.
On the other hand benzophenone, has a very low polarity and also does not form 'H' bonds and hence is insoluble in water.
On the other hand benzophenone, has a very low polarity and also does not form 'H' bonds and hence is insoluble in water.
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Acetone is polar molecule and has a dielectric constant , it is capable to form H bonding with water .
Benzophenone has a very low polarity and also does not form H bond and it is not soluble in water.
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