Q19 / 180 · AIIMS 2014 · Chemistry

The purity of an organic compound is determined by

A
chromatography
B
crystallisation
C
melting or boiling point
Correct answer
D
both (a) and (c)

Solution

Most of the pure compounds have sharp melting and boiling points. Chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques are the new methods of checking the purity.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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