Which of the following do not dissolve in water ?

N a C l

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C_{6} H_{14}

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C H_{3} O H

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C H_{3} O C H_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is C $C_{6} H_{14}$
$C_{6} H_{14}$ is a hydrocarbon with covalent bonds. It is non polar in nature. On the other hand $H_{2} O$ is ionic in nature which makes it polar. That is why $C_{6} H_{14}$ does not dissolve in $H_{2} O$ .

Hence, the correct option is $B$

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