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CHM 102 Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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Which of the following is NOT a common solvent used in liquid-liquid extraction?
Options
A Diethyl ether
B Chloroform
C Ethyl acetate
D Water (as organic phase)
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In liquid-liquid extraction, the organic solvents used are typically water-immiscible organic solvents like diethyl ether, chloroform, and ethyl acetate. Water is usually the aqueous phase, not the organic extracting solvent.

Hint

Extraction uses a water-immiscible organic solvent.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 503 of 1999
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