Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds

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Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Crystallisation, Principle of Crystallisation, Applications of Partition Chromatography & Adsorption Chromatography etc.

Important Questions on Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds

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Three organic compounds A, B and C were allowed to run in thin layer chromatography using hexane and gave the following result (see figure). The Rf value of the most polar compound is _____ ×102

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Which of the following statement is correct for paper chromatography?

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Thin layer chromatography of a mixture shows the following observation:

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The correct order of elution in the silica gel column chromatography is

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Using column chromatography, mixture of two compounds ‘A’ and ‘B’ was separated. ‘A’ eluted first, this indicates ‘B’ has

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From the figure of column chromatography given below, identify incorrect statements.

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A. Compound ‘c’ is more polar than ‘a’ and ‘b

B. Compound ‘a’ is least polar

C. Compound ‘b’ comes out of the column before ‘c’ and after ‘a

D. Compound ‘a’ spends more time in the column

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Identify the stationary phase(S) and mobile phase(M) in paper chromatography?

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If the sample components are separated showing colourless which dried in

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Which is the apparatus used to separate liquids under reduced pressure?

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The vertical cylindrical columns in distillation process are known as

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The mixture of liquids can be separated by the difference in their

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Which of the following is an industrial application of fractional distillation?

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The principle behind fractional distillation technique in separation of two liquids is:

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A mixture of o-nitrophenol and p-nitrophenol can be separated by

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Which is used as stationary phase in thin layer chromatography.

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A mixture of acetone and benzene can be separated by the following method

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Which technique is widely used in industry to separate components of mixture and also to purify them?

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Which of the following techniques is used for separation of glycerol from soap in soap industry?

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An organic substance from its aqueous solution can be separated by