Fats are soluble in organic compounds but not in _____.
A) chloroform
B) ether
C) benzene
D) water

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Fats are hydrophobic or nonpolar in nature and not soluble in water, which is a polar compound. Therefore, option D, water, is the correct answer as it is the only polar compound listed. The other compounds listed, chloroform, ether, and benzene are organic solvents and are typically used to dissolve nonpolar or hydrophobic compounds such as fats.

Fats Are Soluble in Organic Compounds but Not in _____