Which of the following compounds is soluble in benzene but almost insoluble in water?

C_{2} H_{5} O H

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C H_{3} C O_{2} H

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C H_{3} C H O

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C_{6} H_{5} N O_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is D $C_{6} H_{5} N O_{2}$
Nitrobezene $C_{6} H_{5} N O_{2}$ is soluble in benzene but almost insoluble in water. Nitrobenzene is structurally similar to benzene. The solubility is based on the principal, 'like dissolves like'. Other compounds make a hydrogen bond with water and are more soluble than nitrobenzene.

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