why is alkanes insoluble in water
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Because alkane molecules are nonpolar, they are insoluble in water, which is a polar solvent, but are soluble in nonpolar and slightly polar solvents. Consequently, alkanes themselves are commonly used as solvents for organic substances of low polarity, such as fats, oils, and waxes
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Insoluble:- Substances that do not dissolved in a given liquid.
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