Why chloroform is insoluble in water.

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Dear student, Chloroform is a slightly polar compound. But it cannot make any strong bond (like hydrogen bond) with water. Due to lack of strong interaction with water its solubility in water is very less. Solubility of chloroform in water is 0.8g/100mL at 20 degree Celsius. Regards

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