A student must dissolve solid naphthalene to measure its UV–visible spectrum

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Properties of Substances and Mixtures · Properties of Substances and Mixtures

Problem

A student must dissolve solid naphthalene to measure its UV–visible spectrum. Which of the following two solvents—ethanol or hexane—would be more effective, and why? (Respond in 1–2 sentences.)

Related theory

Van der Waals Forces
Intermolecular Forces
Solubility
Types of Solutions
Solutions
Electron configurations

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