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CHM 102 Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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Which of the following statements about recrystallization is FALSE?
Options
A The compound should be more soluble in hot solvent than in cold solvent
B Impurities should be either insoluble in hot solvent or soluble in cold solvent
C The solution should be cooled slowly to form pure crystals
D Recrystallization is used to purify liquids
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Recrystallization is specifically for purifying solid organic compounds, not liquids. Distillation is used for liquids.

Hint

Recrystallization produces solid crystals.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 515 of 1999
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