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CHM 102 Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds Objective Question

Question

Which technique is used to remove a liquid solvent by heating, leaving behind a solid residue?
Options
A Filtration
B Evaporation
Correct Answer
C Distillation
D Extraction
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Evaporation involves heating to remove a volatile solvent, concentrating or recovering a solid residue. It is used for recovering solid drug residues or concentrating solutions.

Hint

Concentrating fruit juice by removing water.

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