Why is a mixed solvent system (acetone/petroleum ether) used to purify the caffeine? Why not just acetone or just petrol

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Why is a mixed solvent system (acetone/petroleum ether) used to purify the caffeine? Why not just acetone or just petrol

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Why is a mixed solvent system (acetone/petroleum ether) used to purify the caffeine? Why not just acetone or just petroleum ether?
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