if oxygen which is non polar In nature can dissolve in water which is of polar nature then why can't all the non polar solvents dissolve in polar solvents..??
Asked by bharti
| 14th Jun, 2013,
06:53: PM
Expert Answer:
dissolution ( the property of a substance to dissolve ) depends on its ability to form hydrogen bonds, the energy needed for the same and the polarity.
oxygen meets up the criteria but all polar solvents may not.
Answered by
| 18th Jun, 2013,
07:12: PM
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