Question

Ionic compounds are insoluble in which of the following solvents ?

• A. Toluene
• B. Chloroform
• C. Kerosene
• D. Water

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A

Toluene

B

Chloroform

C

Kerosene

Ionic compounds are generally soluble in polar solvents but insoluble in non-polar solvents because ionic compounds dissociate into there ions when they come in contact with polar solvents such as water but they are not able to do so in presence of non-polar solvents(toluene, chloroform, kerosene).