EBK A SMALL SCALE APPROACH TO ORGANIC L
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Chapter 13, Problem 6Q
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The reason of using the steam distillation rather than a simple distillation to isolate eugenol needs to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Steam distillation is a separation procedure used toisolate or purify temperature-sensitive materials, like natural
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