Which of the following solvents would be the best to separate a mixture containing benzoic acid, 2,4-dinitrobenzoic acid, and 2,4,6-trinitrobenzoic acid by TLC?

A. Methylene chloride

B. Hexane

C. Acetone

D. None of the above

The correct option is Methylene chloride

Explanation:

Methylene chloride or Dichloromethane has an organic formula of CH2CL2. it is commonly used as solvent, it is very volatile and dissolves many organic compounds including a mixture containing benzoic acid, 2,4-dinitrobenzoic acid, and 2,4,6-trinitrobenzoic acid. It is colorless, has a chloroform like odor and Miscible in ethyl acetate, alcohol, hexanes, benzene, CCl4, diethyl ether, CHCl3.