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NaCl is only soluble in water but when a crown ether is added it is soluble in organic solvents. Why?

Option: 1

Change in oxidation state.


Option: 2

Change in polarity.


Option: 3

Change in charge of anion.


Option: 4

Change in hydration energy.


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Because of sequestration of \mathrm{Na^{+}} ion with crown ether the polarity of the complex changes and then it is soluble in organic solvents too.

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