Students were tasked to conduct a recrystallization experiment to test the ability of the newly discovered solvents in their laboratory to purify and separate a mixture containing compounds X and Y. The solubility of the two compounds in g/50 mL of hot and cold solvents are given by the photo

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Students were tasked to conduct a recrystallization experiment to test the ability of the newly discovered solvents in their laboratory to purify and separate a mixture containing compounds X and Y. The solubility of the two compounds in g/50 mL of hot and cold solvents are given by the photo.

Solubility in g/50 ml solvent
Y
Solvent
Hot
Cold
Hot
Cold
1
2.30
0.55
2.65
0.95
2
3.20
2.90
4.20
0.55
3
4.85
1.65
3.40
0.85
1. Given the above data, if a mixture containing 9.0 g each of X and Y is to be recrystallized from 100 milliliters of the solvents, what is the best solvent to use? Support your answer by doing
a schematic diagram for EACH solvent
Transcribed Image Text:Solubility in g/50 ml solvent Y Solvent Hot Cold Hot Cold 1 2.30 0.55 2.65 0.95 2 3.20 2.90 4.20 0.55 3 4.85 1.65 3.40 0.85 1. Given the above data, if a mixture containing 9.0 g each of X and Y is to be recrystallized from 100 milliliters of the solvents, what is the best solvent to use? Support your answer by doing a schematic diagram for EACH solvent
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