Question

Explain why using a Büchner funnel with vacuum to filter hot fluid will result in clogging. What is the result of reduced pressure on a hot volatile solvent?
How does this affect the amount of solute that is dissolved?
Where would the funnel become clogged?

Answers

The hot fluid cools rapidly, the solute is less soluble in cooler solvent, pores become clogged.

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