Question

Which of the following is used to purify the organic compound by crystallization *

Alcohol

Carbon tetrachloride

Liquid ammonia


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Answer 1

Alcohol.

SInce we need a good solvent and like dissolves like alcohol is used.

Answer 2

Alcohol is used to purify the organic compound by crystallization.

• Alcohol is one of the most common solvents selected for the process of crystallization.
• It is selected based on a trial run with small samples and the results obtained from the same.
• Crystallization is a technique which causes the atoms of a compound to form a crystal.
• Few solvents such as water, and alcohol, are used to decontaminate the organic compounds by the process of crystallization.