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1) For recrystallizations, we want the solvent to be as close to the same polari

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Question

1) For recrystallizations, we want the solvent to be as close to the same polarity to the desired compound as possible?

True or False.

2) Which of the following qualities is not important when choosing a recrystallization solvent:

a) It does not dissolve the desired compound when it is cold

b) It dissolves the desired compound when it is hot

It does not have very low boiling point

a) It does not dissolve the desired compound when it is cold

b) It dissolves the desired compound when it is hot

c)

It does not have very low boiling point

Explanation / Answer

1) The given statement is true.

2) It does not dissolve the desired compound when it is cold.

This was the false statement.

Therefore option (a) is correct.