Consider propane (C3H8) and decane (C10H22):        Which is soluble in water?        Which has lower boiling point?        Which has higher boiling point?        Which has lower melting point?        Which has higher melting point?       Vaseline, a complex mixture of hydrocarbons is used as a skin lubricant and ointment. Explain why Vaseline is insoluble in water but soluble in dichloromethane, CH2Cl2.

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  1.       Consider propane (C3H8) and decane (C10H22):
    1.        Which is soluble in water?
    2.        Which has lower boiling point?
    3.        Which has higher boiling point?
    4.        Which has lower melting point?
    5.        Which has higher melting point?
  2.       Vaseline, a complex mixture of hydrocarbons is used as a skin lubricant and ointment. Explain why Vaseline is insoluble in water but soluble in dichloromethane, CH2Cl2.
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