polarity of solvent

Polar solvents favor S N 1 mechanism as they can cause dissociation of alkyl halide and thus facilitate the formation of carbocation. Solvents of low polarity favor S N 2 mechanism. Nucleophilic reactions of haloalkanes a..

The compounds having polar bonds are termed polar compounds. Polar substances in their pure forms, do not conduct electricity, but give conducting solutions when dissolved in polar solvents..

Covalent compounds are generally insoluble or less soluble in water and in other polar solvents. They are however, soluble in non-polar solvents such as benzene, carbon tetrachloride et..

This type of equilibrium is observed in substances that undergo ionization easily, or in polar substances in which ionization can be induced. Ionic and polar substances are more easily soluble in polar solvents because of the ease of ionization taking place i..

Ionic Equilibrium - This type of equilibrium is observed in substances that undergo ionization easily, or in polar substances in which ionization can be induced. Ionic and polar substances are more easily soluble in polar solvents because of the ease of ioniz..

Question: What are the characteristics of covalent compounds? Answer: The characteristics of covalent compounds are: 1) The molecules are non-ionic and hence do not conduct electricity either in solution or in fused state 2) They are generally gases, liquids or low melting solids becau..

All ionic substances and highly polar non-ionic compounds, which when dissolved in water give ions, are electrolytes. These electrolytes can be salts, acids and bases. Some of the characteristic features of these electrolytes are: They conduct electricity in their molten states or when pr..

Properties and uses of D.D.T. D.D.T. is almost insoluble in water but it is moderately soluble in polar solvents. It is a powerful insecticide widely used for killing mosquitoes and other insect..

An ionic or electrovalent bond has the following characteristics: An ionic bond is formed due to the coulombic attraction between the positively and negatively charged ions. An ionic bond is non-directional i.e., the strength of interaction between two ions depend upon distance, but not on th..

Compounds such as AgCl, AgBr, AgI, BaSO 4 etc., when placed in a polar solvent such as water, dissolve to a very limited extent to produce ions in the solution. These sparingly soluble ionic substances (salts) establish an equilibrium between the solid phase and the ions in th..