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TBR Ochem Book II page 258 *8.11
“The best choice with which to rinse sodium acetate in order to remove propanol residue is”
Answer: Diethyl Ether
Explanation: “Diethyl ether will dissolve the propanol without dissolving the sodium acetate”
Why does an alcohol (propanol) dissolve into an ether?
And is the reason why sodium acetate does not dissolve because it is charged (making is super polar)?
“The best choice with which to rinse sodium acetate in order to remove propanol residue is”
Answer: Diethyl Ether
Explanation: “Diethyl ether will dissolve the propanol without dissolving the sodium acetate”
Why does an alcohol (propanol) dissolve into an ether?
And is the reason why sodium acetate does not dissolve because it is charged (making is super polar)?