Which among the following purification methods is based on the principle of "Solubility" in two different solvents?
- Distillation
- Sublimation
- Column Chromatography
- Differential Extraction
Answer
(4) Differential Extraction
Solution
Differential extraction: the aqueous solution is shaken with an immiscible organic solvent in which the compound is more soluble ⇒ compound passes into that layer; layers separated in a separating funnel
∵ it works on different solubility in two solvents
(A) Distillation ⇒ difference in boiling points
(B) Sublimation ⇒ solid → vapour directly (volatility)
(C) Column chromatography ⇒ differential adsorption
Answer: (4)