True or False: You should put your recrystallized NBS in the oven to dry it quickly.

In the context of recrystallization, it is important to ensure that the product is dried properly, but placing recrystallized materials, such as N-bromosuccinimide (NBS), in an oven for quick drying is not advisable. Subjecting organic compounds to high temperatures can lead to decomposition or alteration of their chemical structure, especially if they are sensitive to heat.

The correct practice usually involves allowing materials to dry at ambient temperatures, or using a desiccator, which protects the integrity of the compound. Some compounds can be particularly volatile or may react with the heat, leading to loss of product or changes in properties that could impact future experiments or analyses. Thus, drying quickly in an oven is not a recommended procedure and confirms that the answer is false.