Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321908449
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 9 - Section 9.1 - Solutions - Questions and Problems - Page 286: 9.5b

Answer

Therefore, I2 is most likely to be soluble in the carbon tetrachloride solvent.

Work Step by Step

Carbon tetrachloride is a nonpolar solvent, and I2 is a nonpolar compound. Nonpolar solutes are most likely to dissolve in nonpolar solvents. (Like dissolves like)
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