Recrystallization of benzoic acid

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The discussion centers on the recrystallization of benzoic acid using hot water as a solvent and charcoal for adsorbing color impurities. Participants confirm that there is no specific chemical reaction or mechanism associated with the recrystallization process itself, as it primarily involves the physical separation of benzoic acid from impurities rather than a chemical transformation. The consensus is that recrystallization is a purification technique rather than a reaction.

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Hello,

I did a lab on the recrystallization of benzoic acid. My solvent was hot water and used charcoal to adsorb any color impurities. I am trying to figure out how I should write a reaction and a mechanism for this. Is there even a reaction and mechanism I can write for this?

Any suggestions?
 
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fruitl00p said:
... I am trying to figure out how I should write a reaction and a mechanism for this. Is there even a reaction and mechanism I can write for this?

No. Nope. Nyet. Nein...
 

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