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Q8.18 (a):
Give a brief description of the principles of the following techniques taking an example in each case. (a) Crystallisation

Solution :

1. Fundamental Principle of Crystallisation

The principle of crystallisation is based upon the difference in the solubility of the compound and its impurities in a suitable solvent. The technique relies on the fact that a substance becomes more soluble in a solvent at higher temperatures and less soluble at lower temperatures [Per the principle of solubility-temperature dependence].

2. Operational Methodology

  • Dissolution: The crude solid is dissolved in the minimum amount of a suitable solvent at or near its boiling point [Thermodynamic saturation].
  • Hot Filtration: The hot solution is filtered to remove any insoluble impurities.
  • Cooling/Nucleation: The filtrate is allowed to cool slowly. As the temperature decreases, the solubility of the compound drops, forcing it to crystallize out of the solution.
  • Isolation: The pure crystals are separated from the "mother liquor" (which contains the dissolved impurities) via filtration under reduced pressure.

3. Visual Representation of Solubility Curve

Temperature ($T$) Solubility ($S$) Solubility Curve Cooling ΔT

4. Exemplification: Purification of Benzoic Acid

To purify crude benzoic acid containing sand or charcoal as an impurity:

  1. Dissolution: Dissolve the crude benzoic acid in minimum boiling water [Solvent selection based on polarity matching].
  2. Filtration: Pass the hot solution through filter paper; sand/charcoal remains as the residue [Separation by physical state].
  3. Crystallization: Allow the filtrate to cool to room temperature. Pure, white needle-like crystals of benzoic acid precipitate out [Per the principle of super-saturation].
  4. Verification: The purity is confirmed by checking the melting point, which should match the standard value ($122.4 ^\circ C$) [Analytical validation].
Stage Physical Process Chemical Basis
Heating Endothermic Dissolution Increased kinetic energy favors solute-solvent interactions.
Cooling Exothermic Crystallization Decreased kinetic energy leads to crystal lattice formation.

Final Solution: Crystallisation is a process of purifying a solid substance based on the differential solubility of the solute and impurities at varying temperatures. By dissolving the impure solid in a minimum volume of hot solvent and subsequently cooling the solution, the pure compound crystallizes out while the impurities remain in the mother liquor.


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