Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2007

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    Camphor is often used in molecular mass determination because

    A)  it is readily available

    B)  it has a very high cryoscopic constant

    C)  it is volatile

    D)  it is solvent for organic substances

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Camphor is used in molecular mass determination due to volatile nature. The method is called Pasts camphor method. Camphor acts as a solid solvent which is volatile, hence can be removed easily.


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