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CHM 102 Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism Objective Question
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Why are alkenes soluble in organic solvents but insoluble in water?
Options
A They form hydrogen bonds with water
B They are nonpolar hydrocarbons with only weak van der Waals forces
Correct Answer
C They are ionic
D They react with water
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Alkenes are nonpolar hydrocarbons; they cannot hydrogen-bond with water and are insoluble in water but soluble in nonpolar organic solvents.

Hint

Like dissolves like.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 153 of 1999
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