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

Explanation

In ageneral, a solute dissolves in a solvent in case the inter-molecular forces of atttraction in the molecules of solute and solvent either remain the same or they tend to increses. This is possible only if the solute and solvent are of the samen nature i.e. polar solute and polar solvent: non-polar solute and non-polar solvent. For example, ionic and polar solutes generaally dissove in water which is of polar nature while organic solutes which are non-polar in nature, dissolve in non-polar solvents like benzene, carbon tetrachloride etc.