The reason for significantly high solubility of AgClO₄ in benzene than in alkane solvents is · ABC26IN0212
Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Main Group Elements · Topic: Main Group Elements – General · Exam: CSIR NET 2020 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium
The reason for significantly high solubility of $\mathrm{AgClO_4}$ in benzene than in alkane solvents is
(a)Alkane solvents are non-polar.
(b)Benzene is an aprotic solvent.
(c)PhAg is formed.
(d)Benzene acts as a soft base
Answer
Answer: D ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
Ag⁺ is a soft acid; the π electrons of benzene act as a soft base and form a π complex with Ag⁺, which dissolves AgClO₄ in benzene but not in alkanes.