Three liquids are available in the laboratory: acetone (polar
CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding
Problem
Three liquids are available in the laboratory: acetone (polar, dipole moment 2.9 D), water (polar, extensive hydrogen bonding), and n-pentane (non-polar). Which pair of these liquids is most likely to be immiscible at room temperature?
(a) acetone and n-pentane
(b) water and n-pentane
(c) water and acetone
(d) acetone and ethanol