Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 13 - The Chemistry of Solutes and Solutions - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 605a: 13d

Answer

Insoluble in water

Work Step by Step

Non-polar molecules have weak intermolecular forces such as London dispersion forces, which are different than hydrogen bonds present in water. Hence they are insoluble in water.
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