Are aromatic hydrocarbons insoluble in water?

Answer:

Aromatic hydrocarbons are not necessarily insoluble in water. Benzene is slightly soluble in water: 1.79 g/L at 25 deg C. Compounds such as benzoic acid or phenol are much more soluble in water due to their stronger dipole moments.

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