Isopropanol and water are miscible, meaning they can be combined in any ratio. So why were they immiscible in this experiment? In other words, why does the presence of sodium chloride reduce the solubility?

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Isopropanol and water are miscible, meaning they can be combined in any ratio. So why were they immiscible in this experiment? In other words, why does the presence of sodium chloride reduce the solubility? 

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