NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
What is the primary role of impurities in sublimation?
Options
- ATo enhance the sublimation process
- BTo prevent sublimation from occurring
- CTo change the color of the compound
- DTo facilitate crystallization
Correct answer
B. To prevent sublimation from occurring
Step-by-step solution
Impurities in sublimation often do not sublime and act as obstacles, preventing the pure compound from subliming, thus aiding in the separation.