Question

7 multiple choice 1 point anhydrous magnesium sulfate is added to: increase the solubility of naphthalene break emulsions between layers precipitate salts from solution absorb residual water from the organic solvent

Explanation:

Anhydrous magnesium sulfate is a common drying agent in organic chemistry, used to remove water from organic solvents.

Answer:

D. Absorb residual water from the organic solvent