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Problem 99
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The solubility of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) in water at 25 °C is 1.2 g>L. The solubility of chloroform (CHCl3) at the same temperature is 10.1 g>L. Why is chloroform almost ten times more soluble in water than carbon tetrachloride?

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