Reactions in Non-aqueous solvents :
(i) Solvents like C6H6, CCl4 , THF (Tetrahydrofuran), DMF (N, N-dimethyl formamide) etc. are used in organic chemistry. In inorganic chemistry reactions are generally studied in water. However a large number of non– aqueous solvents (such as Glacial acetic acid, Hydrogen halides, SO2 etc.) have been introduced in inorganic chemistry.
(ii) The physical properties of a solvent such as M.P., B.P., Dipole moment and Dielectric constant are of importance in deciding its behaviour.
