Question

Hydrophobic compounds dissolve in

a. ionic solvents

b. low dielectric constants solvents

c. high dielectric constant solvents

d. polar solvents such as water

Answer 1

Hydrophobic molecules tend to be nonpolar molecules that group together to form micelles rather than be exposed to water. Hydrophobic molecules typically dissolve in nonpolar solvents (e.g., organic solvents).