Practice Differential Extraction - 8.8.4 | 8. Organic chemistry – some Basic Principles and Techniques | CBSE 11 Chemistry Part 2
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8.8.4 - Differential Extraction

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is differential extraction?

💡 Hint: Think about solubility differences.

Question 2

Easy

Why is it necessary to use an organic solvent?

💡 Hint: Consider the compatibility of the solvent with the solute.

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Question 1

What is differential extraction primarily used for?

  • To purify solid compounds
  • To separate organic compounds from aqueous solutions
  • To crystallize chemicals

💡 Hint: Think about what 'extraction' means in chemistry.

Question 2

True or False: In differential extraction, the organic solvent must be miscible with water.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of 'immiscible'.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A chemist is trying to separate a new compound from an aqueous solution that shows moderate solubility in both water and organic solvents. Describe how they could optimize the extraction process.

💡 Hint: Think about how repeated processes can enhance yield.

Question 2

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of differential extraction compared to distillation for purifying organic compounds.

💡 Hint: Compare the methods based on their principles of separation.

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