DMSO is __________ solvent.
Question and options
DMSO is __________ solvent.
- non-polar
- protic
- polar protic
- dipolar aprotic
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - dipolar aprotic
DMSO, , is highly polar but has no O-H or N-H, so it is a dipolar aprotic solvent. It cannot donate hydrogen bonds, unlike protic solvents such as water or methanol.
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