practical- creating methyl 3nitrobenzoate

Question 1

stage 1 and explanation

Answer 1

warm the impure sample with the solvent

-dissolves the pure product and soluble impurities

Question 2

stage 2 and explanation

Answer 2

filter the hot mixture

-removes insoluble impurities

Question 3

stage 3 and explanation

Answer 3

allow solution to cool slowly

-allows crystals of the pure product to form

Question 4

stage 4 and explanation

Answer 4

filter the cold mixture

-separates the pure product from soluble impurities

Question 5

stage 5 and explanation

Answer 5

wash the solid with cold solvent/water

-separates the product from contaminated solvent

Question 6

stage 6 and explanation

Answer 6

dry the solid

-separates the pure solid from pure solvent (water)