(a) One of the following compounds is an unusual example of a salt that is soluble in hydrocarbon solvents. Which one is it? Explain your choice.

(b) Which of the following would be present in greater amount in a hexane solution of the compound in part (a): separately solvated ions, or ion pairs and higher aggregates? Explain your reasoning.

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CH,CH,CH,CH, CH3(CH₂) 15-NCH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂ Br | CH,CH,CH,CH A + NH, CH- B