Each of the solvents given should effectively separate of the following mixtures by TLC. Match the appropriate solvent with the mixture that you would expect to separate well with the solvent. Select your solvent from the following: hexane, methylene chloride, or acetone.
(a) 2 - phenylethanol and acetophenone
(b) bromobenzene and p-xylene
(c) benzoic acid, 2,4-dinitrobenzoic acid, and 2,4,6-trinitrobenzoic acid
3 answers
See my response to O-chem below.
A.) Use methylene chloride for the TLC with 2 - phenylethanol and acetophenone.
B.) Use Hexane for the bromobenzene and p-xylene.
C.) and acetone for benzoic acid, 2,4-dinitrobenzoic acid, and 2,4,6-trinitrobenzoic acid.
B.) Use Hexane for the bromobenzene and p-xylene.
C.) and acetone for benzoic acid, 2,4-dinitrobenzoic acid, and 2,4,6-trinitrobenzoic acid.
methylene chloride for the TLC with 2 - phenylethanol and acetophenone
Hexane for the bromobenzene and p-xylene
acetone for benzoic acid, 2,4-dinitrobenzoic acid, and 2,4,6-trinitrobenzoic acid.
Hexane for the bromobenzene and p-xylene
acetone for benzoic acid, 2,4-dinitrobenzoic acid, and 2,4,6-trinitrobenzoic acid.