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Assume that your compound recrystallizes equally well from benzyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol. Which solvent is the better choice for recrystallization

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Answer:

2- propanol is a better choice of solvent because it has lower boiling point and it evaporate off and it will not interfere with the product

Step-by-step explanation:

The recrystallization solvent should have a fairly low boiling point because it makes it easier for the solvent to evaporate out when the solution air drys. The boiling point should be lower the melting point of the compound.

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