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What are the advantages of using no solvent in a reaction?


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Solvent:

  • A solvent is a chemical compound that dissolves another chemical compound or compound to generate a homogenous mixed solution.
  • The solvent is the most abundant component in the solution, and it determines the physicochemical form of the substance as solid, liquid, or gas.

Benefits of not needing solvent in a reaction:

  • Shorter reaction time
  • Higher productivity
  • Safer reaction profile

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