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Briefly, discuss reflux and why it is commonly used in organic chemistry.

Chemistry: Principles and Practice

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Author:Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer

Publisher:Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer

Chapter22: Organic Chemistry And Biochemistry

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Briefly, discuss reflux and why it is commonly used in organic chemistry.

Branch of chemistry concerned with the study of carbon-based compounds, also known as organic compounds. These compounds form due to carbon's notable potential in forming chemical bonds. Due to the abundance of organic compounds on Earth, organic chemistry is crucial in other scientific disciplines, including materials science and pharmaceutical science.

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