Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds
Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Chromatography, Thin Layer Chromatography, Sublimation, Distillation, Column Chromatography, Fractional Distillation, Steam Distillation, Principle of Chromatography and, Principle of Thin Layer Chromatography
Important Questions on Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds
In the laboratory setup for steam distillation, an extra round bottom flask is needed in comparison to the simple distillation apparatus.

Draw the laboratory setup for steam distillation.

During the process of distillation at reduced pressure, the concentrate/distillate is collected in the receiver flask.

Which of the following apparatus is not used during distillations at reduced pressure?

Describe the setup for distillation at reduced pressure.

Define fractionating column.

Explain the setup of fractional distillation.

During distillation process, the apparatus used to heat the source liquid is called

During the process of distillation, the concentrate/distillate is collected in the distillation flask.

Describe the setup for simple distillation.

Draw a neat labelled diagram of partition chromatography.

The distance travelled by a given solvent front divided by the distance travelled by the component is known as the retardation factor.

Write a very short note on application of differential extraction.

Write the application of fractional distillation.

Sublimation is a _____ method in which solid substances change from solid to vapour state without passing through the liquid state.

Give applications of crystallization.

Why do we need fractional distillation?

What are the advantages of fractional distillation over simple distillation?

What are the general applications of fractional distillation?

In column chromatography, identify the mobile and stationary phase from the following.
