Question

27 multiple choice 2 points which of the following statements is correct? polar solutes tend to be more soluble in nonpolar solvents molecules with similar intermolecular forces will mix freely polar solutes dissolve in nonpolar solvents all polar molecules are capable of hydrogen bond formation

Explanation:

• "polar solutes tend to be more soluble in nonpolar solvents" is wrong (like dissolves like: polar in polar, nonpolar in nonpolar).
• "molecules with similar intermolecular forces will mix freely" is correct (like dissolves like principle: similar IMFs allow mixing).
• "polar solutes dissolve in nonpolar solvents" is wrong (contradicts like - dissolves - like).
• "all polar molecules are capable of hydrogen bond formation" is wrong (e.g., $\ce{CO2}$ is polar but no H - bond; H - bond needs H bonded to F, O, N).

Answer:

B. molecules with similar intermolecular forces will mix freely