Question

why is \(CH_3 CH_2 Br\) soluble in kerosene?

Answer 1

Like dissolves like. Polar molecules will dissolve in polar solvents. In this case kerosene is a hydrocarbon which makes it polar since it contains -OH groups. The Br in CH3CH2Br makes it polar as well.

Answer 2

why is that compound polar? is it because of the lewis structure?

Answer 3

Bromine is more electronegative so it draws the electrons towards its side which gives it a charge.

Answer 4

And by more electronegative I mean in comparison to carbon

Answer 5

hmm yes that makes sense. thanks