Request a call back

Join NOW to get access to exclusive study material for best results

CBSE Class 11-science Answered

why do organic compounds dissolve in organic solvents 
Asked by Chandra | 15 Feb, 2018, 09:42: AM
answered-by-expert Expert Answer

Organic compounds are formed by sharing of electrons hence they are covalent or nonpolar in nature,  they can not hydrogen bonds except alcohols and amines.

also always remember that 'Like dissolves Like'. This means polar compounds dissolve in polar solvents and nonpolar compounds are dissolved in a nonpolar solvent.
Answered by Ramandeep | 15 Feb, 2018, 10:30: AM
CBSE 11-science - Chemistry
Asked by anupam3304 | 15 Nov, 2021, 10:48: AM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 11-science - Chemistry
Asked by Topperlearning User | 21 Jul, 2014, 04:42: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 11-science - Chemistry
Asked by Topperlearning User | 28 Jun, 2016, 04:37: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 11-science - Chemistry
Asked by Topperlearning User | 28 Jun, 2016, 04:38: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 11-science - Chemistry
Asked by Topperlearning User | 28 Jun, 2016, 04:38: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 11-science - Chemistry
Asked by Topperlearning User | 04 Jun, 2014, 01:23: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 11-science - Chemistry
Asked by Topperlearning User | 28 Jun, 2016, 04:39: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 11-science - Chemistry
Asked by Topperlearning User | 04 Jun, 2014, 01:23: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 11-science - Chemistry
Asked by Topperlearning User | 04 Jun, 2014, 01:23: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 11-science - Chemistry
Asked by Topperlearning User | 04 Jun, 2014, 01:23: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
Get Latest Study Material for Academic year 24-25 Click here
×