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Question
Compare the compounds carbon tetrachloride and sodium chloride with regard to solubility in water and electrical conductivity.
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Solution
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Carbon tetrachloride |
Sodium chloride |
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It is insoluble in water but dissolves in organic solvents. |
It is soluble in water but insoluble in organic solvents. |
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It is a non-conductor of electricity due to the absence of ions. |
It does not conduct electricity in the solid state but conducts electricity in the fused or aqueous state. |
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