Water is a polar solvent and hexane (C6H14) is a nonpolar solvent. Which of the following  correctly describes the solubility of the solute?     A. mineral oil, soluble in water     B. octane, soluble in water     C. CCl4 , soluble in water     D. CaCl2, soluble in hexane     E. NaHCO3, soluble in water

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  1. Water is a polar solvent and hexane (C6H14) is a nonpolar solvent. Which of the following  correctly describes the solubility of the solute?

       

    A. mineral oil, soluble in water

       

    B. octane, soluble in water

       

    C. CCl4 , soluble in water

       

    D. CaCl2, soluble in hexane

       

    E. NaHCO3, soluble in water

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