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Which solvent is used for the purification of oils?(a) Acetone(b) Ethanol(c) Propane(d) Butyl alcoholThe question was posed to me in class test.Question is from Natural Products topic in division Natural Products of Chemical Technology

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The correct choice is (C) Propane

To explain I would say: Propane is used as solvent for purification of oils because it is MISCIBLE with OIL below 80°C and IMMISCIBLE with color bodies and fatty ACIDS around its critical temperature 96°C.



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