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Methylated spirit is used to dissolve ___________
Methylated spirit is used to dissolve ___________
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Methylated spirit is used to dissolve chlorophyll.
Since chlorophyll is soluble in organic solvents including ethanol, the leaf is soaked in ethanol or methylated spirit to extract the green pigments, or chlorophyll. A leaf with both green and non-green sections is known as a variegated leaf.
Methylated spirit is used to dissolve chlorophyll.
Since chlorophyll is soluble in organic solvents including ethanol, the leaf is soaked in ethanol or methylated spirit to extract the green pigments, or chlorophyll. A leaf with both green and non-green sections is known as a variegated leaf.
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