Solid Compounds and their Melting Points

Group A Group B Group C
Benzhydrol, 69oC Benzamide, 133oC Benzanilide, 163oC
Biphenyl, 69oC Cinnamic Acid, 133oC Itaconic Acid, 164oC
Stearic Acid, 70oC Phenacetin, 134oC Sulfanilamide, 166oC


Lab Report


TITLE: Recrystallization of an impure solid compound and its

       Identification


Name: (Your Name)                                                                         Unknown #


Date:


Weight of crude Unknown:                                                                                                  gm.


Weight of recrysatallized Unknown:                                                                                   gm.


%  recovery:                                                                                                                        %


Melting Range of Recrystallized Unknown:                                                                        oC


Melting Range of Unknown and Standard(s):


Test 1:  Standard/MP________________________________________              oC


Test 2:  Standard/MP________________________________________              oC


Test 3:  Standard/MP________________________________________              oC


Test 4:  Standard/MP________________________________________              oC


Test 5:  Standard/MP________________________________________              oC


Identify your unknown by name.  Justify your reasoning.