Which of the following solvents would be the best to separate a mixture containing benzoic acid, 2,4-dinitrobenzoic acid, and 2,

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kupik [55]

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Which of the following solvents would be the best to separate a mixture containing benzoic acid, 2,4-dinitrobenzoic acid, and 2,

4,6-trinitrobenzoic acid by TLC?
A. Methylene chloride
B. Hexane
C. Acetone
D. None of the above

Chemistry

1 answer:

KatRina [158] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-19T22:18:28+03:00

Answer:

The correct option is Methylene chloride

Explanation:

Methylene chloride or Dichloromethane has an organic formula of CH2CL2. it is commonly used as solvent, it is very volatile and dissolves many organic compounds including a mixture containing benzoic acid, 2,4-dinitrobenzoic acid, and 2,4,6-trinitrobenzoic acid. It is colorless, has a chloroform like odor and Miscible in ethyl acetate, alcohol, hexanes, benzene, CCl4, diethyl ether, CHCl3.