You've just synthesized a new molecule and need to purify it by recrystallization. You find that it is poorly soluble in water and highly soluble in ethanol, even when cooled in ice. What solvent should work in this situation? a. water b. Recrystallization from any solvent is impossible. c. methanol d. a solvent mixture - water and ethanol

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You've just synthesized a new molecule and need to purify it by recrystallization. You find that it is poorly soluble in water and highly soluble in ethanol, even when cooled in ice. What solvent should work in this situation?

a. water

b. Recrystallization from any solvent is impossible.

c. methanol

d. a solvent mixture - water and ethanol

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