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Explain how you would use melting point to determine the purity of a solid sample and how impurities influence melting point.
What is the ideal solvent for re-crystallizing a compound: (i) one that dissolves the compound at low temperatures, (ii) one that dissolves the compound at elevated temperatures, or (iii) one that only slightly dissolves the compound, (b) and how would you then promote crystallization?
What are the boiling points of heptane, 1-hexanol, and 2,2,3-trimethylbutane? Account for the difference in boiling points.