Polar and non-polar organic molecules

question 1

In a laboratory, a chemistry student needed to store some alkali metals (eg sodium, lithium and potassium) in containers without the presence of atmospheric air, as these metals react intensely with water in any physical state. Knowing that water is a polar solvent, in which of the following liquids would the student be able to store alkali metals without risk of explosion?

a) acetone

b) kerosene

c) methoxy-methane

d) ethanol

e) acetic acid

question 2

When comparing the boiling points of organic compounds, we take into account the forces that bind its molecules, which have a direct relationship with the polar or non-polar characteristic of the compound. So, comparing the compounds:

I) ethanol

II) ethanal

III) isopropyl isobutyl ether

IV) propane

Which ones are polar?

a) I and III

b) I and II

c) II and III

d) I and IV

e) III and IV

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