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Why electrovalent compound is soluble in water but insoluble in organic solvent |
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Answer» Water is a POLAR covalent COMPOUND. It decreases the electrostatic forces of attraction, RESULTING in FREE ions in AQUEOUS solution. Hence, ionic compounds dissolve in water. Kerosene is a non-polar organic solvent and dissolves non-polar covalent compounds. |
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