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The student purified acetanilide through crystallization and determined its melting point. The percent recovery of acetanilide was 53.8%, lower than the theoretical maximum of 78.5% possibly due to excess charcoal used. The melting point of the purified acetanilide ranged from 118.3-119.1°C with a mean of 118.7°C, close to the standard of 114.3°C. Errors in technique like insufficient boiling could have affected purity and melting point. Overall, the experiment achieved its aims of familiarizing the student
- Author
- Heinrich Soliven
- Language
- EN