NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which is a hydrophilic solvent?

Mineral oil
Sterile water
Petrolatum
Poly base

The correct answer is: Sterile water

A hydrophilic solvent is a solvent that is attracted to water. Sterile water, option B, is the only hydrophilic solvent among the given options. Mineral oil, option A, is a hydrophobic solvent that repels water. Petrolatum, option C, is also a hydrophobic solvent. Poly base, option D, is a polymer-based solvent and is not classified as hydrophilic or hydrophobic. Therefore, option B is the only correct answer for a hydrophilic solvent.