Question

Which of the following is a polar solvent?

• A. Acetic acid
• B. Chloroform
• C. Ethyl acetate
• D. Acetone

Hint:

Polar solvents typically dissolve polar compounds or ionic substances due to their ability to form dipole interactions or hydrogen bonds.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

1. Acetic acid: Polar due to its ability to form hydrogen bonds and its carboxylic group.
2. Ethyl acetate: Polar solvent because of its ester group, which has partial positive and negative charges.
3. Acetone: Highly polar because of the carbonyl group (\( C = O \)), which can interact with polar and ionic compounds.
4. Chloroform: Non-polar solvent because of its symmetrical molecular structure and inability to form significant dipoles.