Asked by Scott Jordan on May 07, 2024
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Which of the following is the most polar: benzene, hexane, toluene?
A) Toluene
B) Benzene
C) Hexane
D) None of the above. They are all of equal polarity.
Polar
A molecule with uneven distribution of charges, leading to positive and negative ends, affecting solubility and melting/boiling points.
Benzene
A chemical compound with the formula C6H6, known as an aromatic hydrocarbon and used as a starting material in the production of numerous chemicals.
- Grasp the essence of molecular polarity and its consequent effects.
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Zybrea KnightMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Benzene has a slightly higher polarity than toluene and hexane due to its symmetrical ring structure and delocalized pi electrons, even though all three are relatively non-polar.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the essence of molecular polarity and its consequent effects.