How do nonpolar organic compounds typically behave when mixed with water?

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11 May 2018
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Nonpolar organic molecules generally do not dissolve in water because water is a polar solvent, and 'like dissolves like' principle applies. Therefore, these molecules are usually insoluble in water.

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