Which of the following compounds will be most soluble in nonane (C₉H₂₀)? A) pentanol (CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂OH) B) benzene (C₆H₆) C) acetic acid (CH₃CO₂H) D) ethyl methyl ketone (CH₃CH₂COH₃) E) None of these compounds should be soluble in pentane.

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Benzene is a non-polar compound, similar to nonane, making it more soluble in nonane compared to the other more polar compounds listed.

Which of the Following Compounds Will Be Most Soluble in Nonane