Question
Which of the following statements do not define the characteristic property of water “Water is a universal solvent”
A.
It can dissolve maximum number of compounds
B.
It has very low dielectric constant
C.
It has high liquid range
D.
None of these
Answer :
It has very low dielectric constant
Solution :
Water has high dielectric constant i.e., $$78.39\,{C^2}/N{m^2},$$ high liquid range and can dissolve maximum number of compounds. That is why it is used as universal solvent.