no but hexane dissolves in sulfuric acid
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No, sulfuric acid does not dissolve in hexane. Sulfuric acid is a polar substance, while hexane is nonpolar. Polar and nonpolar substances do not mix easily and tend to remain separate when mixed together.
No, sulfuric acid cannot dissolve gold. Aqua regia, a mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid, is typically used to dissolve gold.
When concentrated sulfuric acid reacts with hexane, it can cause dehydration of the hexane molecule by removing a molecule of water, leading to the formation of alkenes. This reaction typically requires heat as well. Additionally, sulfuric acid is a strong acid and can also protonate hexane molecules, forming hexyl hydrogen sulfate as another possible product.
Sulfuric acid is a highly corrosive acid that can dissolve many substances, but it does not dissolve certain materials like Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene), gold, platinum, and some types of ceramics.
Non-metals such as carbon and some plastics do not dissolve in sulfuric acid because they are not reactive with the acid. Additionally, certain noble metals like gold and platinum are resistant to sulfuric acid and do not dissolve in it.
Acrylic staple fibers do not dissolve in sulfuric acid. The chemical structure of acrylic makes it resistant to most acids, including sulfuric acid.