You are given a dry mixture of finely powdered cholesterol (non-polar) and sucrose…

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Problem

You are given a dry mixture of finely powdered cholesterol (non-polar) and sucrose (highly polar). Suggest a single solvent that can be used to dissolve cholesterol while leaving sucrose essentially undissolved, and justify your choice in one sentence.

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