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I need some help with these organic chem pre lab questions for the extraction of trimyristin from nutmeg

4.(1) What technique is used to ensure as much as possible trimyristin is extracted from the nutmeg? 5. (6 pts.) Indicate whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) AND correct any of the false statements. a. The functional group present in trimyristin is a carboxylic acid group b. Pure trimyristin is a liquid at room temperature. c. The term lipid describes a category of organic compounds that are soluble in water.

Answer 1

4.

(1) Separation is generally carried out by steam distillation process and purification uses solid-liquid extraction.

5.

(a)True

The functional group present in trimyristin is a carboxylic acid group.

(b)False

Trimyristin is a white to yellowish-gray solid

(c)False

Lipids are a class of organic compounds like fatty acid or their derivatives that are insoluble in water. Lipids are soluble in organic solvents only

7.

9.When compounds dissolve, they dissolve from the surface. Smaller particles have a much larger surface area so dissolve faster..