Polar organic solvents are solvents that have a net dipole moment, meaning that there is an unequal distribution of electrons in the molecule. These solvents have a positive and negative end, allowing them to dissolve polar substances such as salts, sugars, and some acids.
Examples of polar organic solvents include water, methanol, ethanol, acetone, and dimethyl sulfoxide.
Non-polar organic solvents, on the other hand, do not have a net dipole moment and therefore do not have a positive and negative end. These solvents are unable to dissolve polar substances but are able to dissolve non-polar substances such as fats, oils, and waxes.
Examples of non-polar organic solvents include hexane, diethyl ether, toluene, and chloroform.
What is polar and non polar organic solvent
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