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Diethyl ether is soluble in...

Diethyl ether is soluble in

A

Water

B

Dilute HCl

C

Conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`

D

Conc. KOH

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To determine the solubility of diethyl ether (C2H5)2O in the given options, we can analyze each option step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Diethyl Ether**: Diethyl ether is an organic compound with the formula (C2H5)2O. It is a colorless, volatile liquid that is commonly used as a solvent. 2. **Analyzing Solubility in Water**: Diethyl ether is a polar aprotic solvent. While it does not ionize (release H+ ions), it does have a polar nature due to the presence of the ether oxygen atom. This allows for some interaction with water molecules, which are also polar. Therefore, diethyl ether exhibits limited solubility in water. 3. **Analyzing Solubility in HCl (Hydrochloric Acid)**: Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid and is highly polar. However, diethyl ether is not very soluble in strong acids like HCl due to the lack of significant interaction between the ether and the acid molecules. 4. **Analyzing Solubility in Concentrated H2SO4 (Sulfuric Acid)**: Concentrated sulfuric acid is a strong dehydrating agent and can react with ethers. Diethyl ether is not soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid as it can lead to chemical reactions rather than simple solubility. 5. **Analyzing Solubility in Concentrated KOH (Potassium Hydroxide)**: Concentrated potassium hydroxide is a strong base. Diethyl ether is not soluble in concentrated KOH due to the strong basic nature of KOH, which can lead to reactions rather than solubility. ### Conclusion: Based on the analysis, the only option where diethyl ether shows solubility is in water. Therefore, the correct answer is: **Diethyl ether is soluble in water.**
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