Why is cyclohexanone somewhat water soluble?
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Why is cyclohexanone somewhat water soluble?
Cyclohexanone :
Cyclohexanone is a cyclic hexagonal organic molecule containing six carbon atoms and a ketone functional group in its structure and is only slightly soluble in water.
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View this answerCyclohexanone does not form hydrogen bonding with the water molecules because cyclohexanone is a non-polar molecule. Also, water has an asymmetrical...
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