Explain the solubility rule "like dissolves like" in terms of intermolecular forces that exist in solutions,

Explanation

If the intermolecular interactions are similar in both constituents, i.e., solute and solvent then solute dissolves in the solvent. E.g., polar solutes dissolve in polar solvents and non-polar solutes in non-polar solvents. Thus, the statements ‘like dissolved like’ proves to be true.