Question

Impure acetanilide was dissolved in the required amount of hot water. The clear solution in a beaker was immediately placed in an ice-water bath, instead of being allowed to cool down slowly. What would be the result of cooling the solution in this manner?

DrBob222
Crystals will be smaller and contaminated considerably with impurities.
Bnar
Impure benzoic acid was dissolved in hot water. The container of solution was placed in an ice-water bath instead of being allowed cooling slowly.
What will be the result of cooling the solution in this manner?