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Z values are reported for 41 solvents, thereby almost doubling present knowledge. Linear correlations amongZ, Y, logk ion, χB, Ω, andF solvent polarity scales have been examined statistically. Correlation coefficients are greater than 0.95, and it is shown that solvent polarity values may be predicted to within a few percent. TheZ value for water is reexamined and a new lower value of 91.8 kcal-mole−1 is advocated.
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Griffiths, T.R., Pugh, D.C. Solvent polarity studies. Part I. NewZ values and relationships with other solvent polarity scales. J Solution Chem 8, 247–258 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00648883
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