My doubt is ....If a substance is soluble in water then is it necessary that it will be insoluble in oil ???

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Some substances are water repellent some are oil repellent and some may be both

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My doubt is ....If a substance is soluble in water then is it necessary that it will be insoluble in oil ???

No Some substances are water repellent some are oil repellent and some may be both

No

Some substances are water repellent some are oil repellent and some may be both