When performing arecrystallization, slocent with a boiling point less must be use than the melting point of the compound being recrystallized. For benzil ( m.p.94-95C) which solvent would be best for this recrystallization?  toluene (b.p. 110C)  H2O (b.p.100 C) ethane( bo -98) methanol(bp64.7)

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When performing arecrystallization, slocent with a boiling point less must be use than the melting point of the compound being recrystallized. For benzil ( m.p.94-95C) which solvent would be best for this recrystallization? 

toluene (b.p. 110C) 

H2O (b.p.100 C)

ethane( bo -98)

methanol(bp64.7)

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