NEETChemistrySolutions
What is the relationship between the solubility of a solute and the similarity of intermolecular interactions between the solute and solvent?
Options
- ASolubility is unrelated to intermolecular interactions.
- BSolubility increases when intermolecular interactions are similar.
- CSolubility decreases when intermolecular interactions are similar.
- DSolubility is directly proportional to the molecular weight of the solute.
Correct answer
B. Solubility increases when intermolecular interactions are similar.
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph suggests that a solute dissolves in a solvent if the intermolecular interactions are similar in the two, indicating that solubility increases when intermolecular interactions are similar.