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Paul G.
Nov 17, 2017

solvents that contain a strong dipole moment but don't participate in hydrogen bonding (ie. donate or accept protons with itself)
dichloromethane and acetone are good examples

Explanation:

water is an example of a protic solvent - hydrogen is exchanged between adjacent water molecules.

dichloromethane and acetone do not contain hydrogens that can be exchanged for hydrogen bonding, but do have a strong(ish) dipole moment. aprotic solvent

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