Why naphthalene dissolves in benzene but not in water ? - Vidyadip

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Why naphthalene dissolves in benzene but not in water ?

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Since naphthalene is a covalent nonpolar substance, it is soluble in a nonpolar solvent like benzene but insoluble in polar solvent like water.

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