Which of the following solvents has the highest dielectric constant?

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The solvent with the highest dielectric constant is water. The dielectric constant is a measure of a solvent's ability to separate charges and thereby reduce the electrostatic interaction between them. Water has a high dielectric constant of about 80 because of its highly polar nature and ability to form multiple hydrogen bonds. Acetic acid and ethanol are also polar solvents but have lower dielectric constants than water. Hexane is a nonpolar solvent and has a very low dielectric constant.

Which of the Following Solvents Has the Highest Dielectric Constant