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Why do haloalkanes tend to dissolve in organic solvents?
New intermolecular attractions between haloalkanes and solvent molecules have similar strength as the ones being broken
Why are haloalkanes very slightly soluble in water?
Energy is required to overcome attractions between haloalkane molecules and break hydrogen bonds in water
What happens to the energy when haloalkanes dissolve in water?
Less energy is released when new attractions are set up between the haloalkane and the water molecules
Why do haloalkanes have low solubility in water?
New attractions between haloalkanes and water molecules are not as strong as the original hydrogen bonds in water
Test your understanding of the solubility of haloalkanes in water with this quiz. Explore the energy requirements and interactions involved in dissolving haloalkanes in water, and enhance your knowledge of the underlying principles.
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