Answer to Question #295098 in Organic Chemistry for Eman

Question

Is carbon soluble in any of these solvents?

• Water
• Hydrochloric acid
• Sodium hydroxide
• Oil
• Chloroform

Answer 1

Answer – Carbon is slightly soluble in chloroform, but not in the water, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, or oil. Carbon is insoluble in all solvents. In a covalent network, carbon is more stable because of its strong bonding. As a result of its strong bonding and stability, it cannot be dissolved in any solvent