The solubility of compound B is 59 g per 100 mL in boiling methanol and 30 g per 100 g in cold methanol, while its solubility in water is 7.2 g per 100 mL at 95oC and 0.22 g per 100 mL at 20oC. What solvent would be better for recrystallization of the compound? Explain

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The solubility of compound B is 59 g per 100 mL in boiling methanol and 30 g per 100 g in cold methanol, while its solubility in water is 7.2 g per 100 mL at 95oC and 0.22 g per 100 mL at 20oC. What solvent would be better for recrystallization of the compound? Explain

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