Which of the following statements about Soxhlet apparatus are correct? Statement 1: Soxhlet apparatus is mainly used for extracting oils. Statement 2: It allows for unmonitored and unmanaged operation.

Which of the following statements about Soxhlet apparatus are correct? Statement 1: Soxhlet apparatus is mainly used for extracting oils. Statement 2: It allows for unmonitored and unmanaged operation. Correct Answer True, True

Soxhlet apparatus is mainly used for extracting oils. It allows for unmonitored and unmanaged operation where a small amount of solvent is recycled to dissolve a larger amount of material.

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