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_____ is an important solvent for wet and edible materials.

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_____ is an important solvent for wet and edible materials.

(a) Hexane

(b) Acetone

(c) Chloroform

(d) All of the mentioned

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This intriguing question originated from Unit Operations in section Equilibrium Stage Operations, Unit Operations – Extraction, Crystallization and Filteration of Food Engineering

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Correct choice is (a) Hexane

The best I can explain: Hexane is also an important solvent by acetone is preferred when the material is wet. Chloroform on the other hand is NOT for edible purposes.

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