Question

The goal of this experiment is to separate a mixture of two unknown compounds into individual components and to identify the compounds. Answer the questions below. More than one answer may be possible. Why do we need to be especially careful when working with diethyl ether? What developing solvents are recommended for the TLC procedure?

Answer 1

Answer: Ethyl Ethanoate can be used as a developing solvent. It’s safer.

Explanation:Di ethyl ether should be carefully used because it’s highly flammable and intoxicating when inhaled and can cause explosions because of its high reactivity to air and light.