You went running on a newly paved asphalt road, which soiled your sneakers. What solvent might be best for removing asphalt, a mixture of high molecular weight hydrocarbons, from your sneakers. Which is largely liquid alkanes? Explain your choice.            (a)   water;            (b)   acetone            (c)   paint thinner​

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You went running on a newly paved asphalt road, which soiled your sneakers. What solvent might be best for removing asphalt, a mixture of high molecular weight hydrocarbons, from your sneakers. Which is largely liquid alkanes? Explain your choice.            (a)   water;            (b)   acetone            (c)   paint thinner​

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