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Can you create a 3.1 polarity index (like that of dichloromethane) with a mixture of acetone and n-heptane? if so, what ratios
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The polarity index of a mixture is not a simple sum of the individual components' polarities. It's more complex and depends on factors like intermolecular interactions and the specific method used to determine polarity. Acetone is polar, while n-heptane is nonpolar. Mixing them will create a mixture with varying polarity depending on the ratio. To determine the exact ratio needed for a specific polarity index (like dichloromethane's), you would need to perform experimental measurements or use predictive models.
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