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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

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

  1. A \(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{OH}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CO}_2 \mathrm{H}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{NO}_2\)
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(D) \(\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{NO}_2\)

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Nitrobenzene is insoluble in water but soluble in benzene, alcohol etc.