Which of the following compounds would you most appropriately call hydrophobic? A)CH₄ B)H₂CO C)CO D)HCl E)NaCl

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A hydrophobic compound is insoluble in water or repels water. The compound A, CH₄, has a long hydrocarbon chain, making it nonpolar and therefore hydrophobic. The other compounds have either polar groups or ionic bonds that can interact with water, making them hydrophilic.

Which of the Following Compounds Would You Most Appropriately Call