Select the property that is not a characteristic of an ideal recrystallization solvent.

(A) The compound of interest should be soluble in hot solvent and only slightly soluble in cool solvent.
(B) Some impurities are soluble in the cool solvent.
(C) The recrystallization solvent should be nonvolatile.
(D) The solvent should not react with the compound of interest.

Respuesta :

Answer:

(C) The recrystallization solvent should be nonvolatile.

Explanation:

Recrystallization is the separation technique which is used to purify the solid compounds in their crystal or amorphous form.

Some properties follow the recrystallization process as:

The solids are more soluble in hot solvent as compared to the solubility in the cold solvent.

The solvent must have lower boiling point and can be volatile easily.

The solvent should not react with the compound.

The impurities must be soluble in the cool solvent, so that only the pure product crystallizes.

Hence, Answer - C which is not an ideal characteristic.