List the properties of solvents which make them suitable for crystallization.

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The solvent to be used for crystallization should have following properties :

  • The compound to be crystallized should be least or sparingly soluble in the solvent at room temperature but highly soluble at high temperature.
  • Solvent should not react chemically with the compound to be purified.
  • Solvent should be volatile so that it can be removed easily.
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