Which of the following statements regarding the rule "like dissolves like" is incorrect? A)Since grease is nonpolar, it is not soluble in water. B)Nitrogen, N₂, is not very soluble in water. C)Methanol, CH₃OH, is not very water-soluble. D)Butane, C₄H₁₀, is soluble in cooking oil, a nonpolar substance. E)Calcium nitrate, Ca(NO₃), is soluble in water.

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Methanol is a polar molecule and is water-soluble, so the statement that it is not very water-soluble is incorrect.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Rule "Like Dissolves