If ethane,CH₃CH₃,a gas,is bubbled into methanol,CH₃OH,a liquid,it is logical to expect that this gas: A)will dissolve in the methanol because of similar intermolecular attractions B)will dissolve in the methanol because their molar masses are so close C)will dissolve in the methanol because both molecules are polar D)will not dissolve in the methanol because one molecule exhibits hydrogen bonding and the other does not E)will not dissolve in the methanol because their molar masses are so close

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Methanol exhibits hydrogen bonding due to its -OH group, while ethane does not have any polar or hydrogen bonding groups. Therefore, ethane would not dissolve in methanol. The similarities in their molar masses or intermolecular attractions are not significant enough to expect dissolution.

If Ethane,CH3CH3,a Gas,is Bubbled into Methanol,CH3OH,a Liquid,it Is Logical to Expect

If Ethane,CH₃CH₃,a Gas,is Bubbled into Methanol,CH₃OH,a Liquid,it Is Logical to Expect