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Hexane, $\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{14},$ is not attracted to a charged wand and it spreads out on waxed paper. Do you expect hexane to dissolve in water? Explain your thinking.
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This suggests that Hexane is a non-polar molecule. Non-polar molecules have a symmetrical distribution of charge, meaning they do not have a positive or negative end. Show more…
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