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The solvent used in the extraction should be more volatile.

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The solvent used in the extraction should be more volatile.

(a) True

(b) False

I had been asked this question in an online quiz.

This question is from Solvent Selection for Unit Operations in portion Liquid Extraction of Mass Transfer

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The correct option is (a) True

To explain: After obtaining the distillate, the extract has to be separated from solvent by means of distillation. Generally for distillation more volatile compound needs less heat to evaporate.

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