Which of the following statements about the solubility of organic compounds in H₂O is true? A)The non-polar part of a molecule that is not attracted to water is said to be hydrophilic. B)The non-polar part of a molecule that is not attracted to water is said to be hydrophobic. C)The polar part of a molecule that can that can bond hydrogen to water is said to be hydrophobic. D)For an organic compound with one functional group that contains an O or N atom,the compound is water soluble only if it has 35 carbons.

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The non-polar part of a molecule that is not attracted to water is said to be hydrophobic. This means that organic compounds with non-polar functional groups such as hydrocarbons are generally insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as H₂O. Polar functional groups such as alcohols and amines can make a molecule more water-soluble, but the number of carbons in the molecule is not the determining factor.

Which of the Following Statements About the Solubility of Organic