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CHM 102 Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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Question

In liquid-liquid extraction, if a compound is more soluble in the organic layer, it will partition into which layer?
Options
A Top layer only
B Bottom layer only
C The organic layer (regardless of density)
Correct Answer
D The aqueous layer
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The compound distributes into the layer where it is more soluble, which is the organic layer (ether, chloroform, etc.) regardless of whether it is the top or bottom layer.

Hint

Like dissolves like.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 530 of 1999
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