Question

Carbon dissolves in:

• A. petrol
• B. kerosene
• C. water
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D none of these

Option $\left(D\right)$ is correct.

Carbon cannot be dissolved in any solvent due to its very stable structure and bonds formed. Carbon needs other atoms attached to it to become polar enough to be soluble in water. For example - carbon is insoluble, but carbon dioxide ($C{O}_2$) dissolves in water.

However, it will react with oxygen and other oxidating agents to forms carbonates.