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One method for isolating caffeine from tea involves the use of
lead acetate and chloroform. This process exploits the differential
solubility of caffeine in these substances. First, a tea solution is
prepared by steeping tea leaves in hot water. Lead acetate is then
added to the solution, forming an insoluble precipitate with
tannins and other complex compounds present in the tea. After
filtering out the precipitate, chloroform is added to the remaining
liquid. Caffeine, being more soluble in chloroform than in water,
dissolves into the organic solvent. The chloroform solution is
separated, and the remaining liquid is evaporated to leave behind
pure caffeine crystals.
INTRODUCTION
Apparatus Required:
Beakers
Filter Paper
Glass Rod
Electronic Weighing Scale
Tea Samples
Lead Acetate
Chloroform
Uses Of Caffeine:
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Weight of China Dish 46.60 Grams
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Weight of china dish 46.60 Grams
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