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Suppose you would like to recrystallize a solid. What are the properties of an "ideal" recrystallization solvent? (Select all that apply) The solvent should be volatile so it can be removed easily Oe solvent should not react with the solid. The crystals should be insoluble in hot solvent and soluble in cold (/j solvent Some impurities, ideally, would be soluble in cold solvent. The crystals should be soluble in hot solvent and only slightly soluble in cold solvent. Some impurities, ideally, would be insoluble in hot solvent

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The properties of an ideal recrystallization are---

1) The solvent should be volatile so it can be removed easily.

2) The solvent should not react with the solid ( i..e the compound being purified)

3) The crystals should be soluble in hot solvent and only slightly soluble in cold solvent.

4) Some impurities, ideally would be insoluble in hot solvent.

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