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Important Questions on Basic Analytical Techniques

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During filtration, the liquid which has passed through the filter paper is called
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Which of the following techniques is used for purification of solid organic compounds? Crystallisation or Distillation.
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How will you separate two components when: They are soluble in the same solvent.
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Solid substances soluble in a suitable solvent are purified by _____.

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What do you understand by the terms residue and filtrate.
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Benzoic acid is an organic compound. Its crude sample can be purified by crystallisation from hot water. What characteristic differences in the properties of benzoic acid and the impurity make this process of purification suitable? 
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Benzoic acid is obtained from its saturated aqueous solution by ____.
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The best method for the separation of naphthalene and benzoic acid from their mixture is
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Which of the following methods can be used to separate two compounds with different solubility in the same solvent?
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Name and discuss the principle of the method used to separate a mixture of two organic compounds having different solubilities.
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List the properties of solvents which make them suitable for crystallization.
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The best method for the separation of naphthalene and benzoic acid from their mixture is-

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Give a brief description of the principle of crystallisation. Give an example
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Give a brief description of the principles of the following processes taking an example in each case.
Recrystallization.
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Match the type of mixture of compounds in Column I with the technique of separation/purification given in Column II.

Column I Column II
(i) Two solids which have different solubilities in a solvent and   which do not undergo reaction when dissolved in it. (a) Steam distillation
(ii) Liquid that decomposes at its boiling point
 
(b) Fractional distillation
(iii) Steam volatile liquid
 
(c) Simple distillation
(iv) Two liquids which have boiling points close to each other
 
(d) Distillation under reduced pressure
(v) Two liquids with large difference in boiling points. (e) Crystallization

 

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Give a brief description of the principles of crystallisation techniques with an example.

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The most satisfactory method to separate sugars is to use
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When is the process of fractional crystallization employed?
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Label the diagram and explain the process in your words.
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