The successful purification of an impure solid organic compound via crystallization relies heavily on the solute exhibiting what precise solubility behavior?

University of Ilorin CHM102 2025A past question

  1. It must dissolve readily in cold solvent but remain sparingly soluble in boiling solvent
  2. It must dissolve completely in hot solvent but remain sparingly soluble when the solvent is cold
  3. It must dissolve equally and completely in both freezing and boiling solvent
  4. It must precipitate completely upon heating the solvent

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