Which of the following is soluble in water?
A) benzene
B) gasoline
C) sodium chloride
D) carbon tetrachloride

Name: Which of the following is soluble in water? A) benzene B) gasoline C) sodium chloride D) carbon tetrachloride
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Sodium chloride (salt) is ionic and therefore soluble in water because water is a polar solvent. Benzene and carbon tetrachloride are nonpolar and insoluble in water, while gasoline is a mixture of nonpolar hydrocarbons and also insoluble in water.

Which of the Following Is Soluble in Water