hydrocarbon of molecular formula C29H60. Which statement justifies the purpose this coating might serve?   Question 16 options:   The hydrocarbon is polar and it will help repel water or moisture.   The hydrocarbon is polar and it will help attract water or moisture.   The hydrocarbon is nonpolar and it will help repel water or moisture.    The hydrocarbon is nonpolar and it will help attract water or moisture.

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Cabbage leaves are coated with a hydrocarbon of molecular formula C29H60. Which statement justifies the purpose this coating might serve?

 

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The hydrocarbon is polar and it will help repel water or moisture.

 

The hydrocarbon is polar and it will help attract water or moisture.

 

The hydrocarbon is nonpolar and it will help repel water or moisture.

 

 The hydrocarbon is nonpolar and it will help attract water or moisture.

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C29H60 is a hydrocarbon which coats cabbage leaves.

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