An important test for the purity of an organic compound is to measure its melting point. Usually,

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An important test for the purity of an organic compound is to measure its melting point. Usually, if the compound is not pure, it begins to melt at a lower temperature than the pure compound.

(a) Why is this the case, rather than the melting point being higher in some cases and lower in others?

(b) Are there any conditions under which the melting point of the impure compound is higher than that of the pure compound? Explain.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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