Asked by Ethan Ainley on Jun 20, 2024
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Which of the following solvents could be described as polar and protic?
A) ethanol
B) acetonitrile
C) dimethylformamide
D) acetone
E) 18-crown-6
Polar and Protic
Describes a type of solvent that has a polar bond and is capable of donating hydrogen ions (protons).
- Differentiate between polar and aprotic solvents and their impact on nucleophilicity and solvation.
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Clara SmithJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Ethanol is polar because of its hydroxyl group (-OH) and protic because it can donate a hydrogen ion (H+) to form a hydrogen bond.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between polar and aprotic solvents and their impact on nucleophilicity and solvation.