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Identify whether hexane or water would be more appropriate
Chapter 26, Problem 26.37(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Identify whether hexane or water would be more appropriate for extracting terpenes from plant tissues. Explain your choice.
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QUESTION:
Identify whether hexane or water would be more appropriate for extracting terpenes from plant tissues. Explain your choice.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Terpenes are comprised of multiple isoprene units, which are non-polar in nature. While terpenes can have polar functional groups attached, the core skeleton is non-polar in nature. This means that hexane (a non-polar solvent) is going to be a more effective solvent than water for the extraction of terpenes.