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The solubility of haloalkanes/haloarenes is highest in

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Water

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Non-polar solvents

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Polar Solvents

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Acetic acid

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Solution

The correct option is B Non-polar solvents
Energy required to overcome attractions between R-X molecules and energy required to break H-bond between water molecule is greater than energy released when new bonds are setup between R-X and water. Hence, haloalkanes are slightlly soluble in water.
Energy required to overcome attractions between R-X molecules and energy required to overcome interactions between organic solvents is nearly same as energy released when new bonds are setup between R-X and organic solvents. Hence, haloalkanes are highly soluble in organic solvents.

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