2. (a) Calculate the partition coefficient K of theanine in diethyl ether/water, benzene/water and chloroform/water respectively using the solubility data at room temperature (as shown below). (b) State which solvent is the best choice for maximizing the extraction of theanine and explain your answer. Solvent water Diethyl ether Theanine Solubility (at 25 °C) 0.050 g/mL 0.004 g/mL 0.013 g/mL 0.400 g/mL Benzene Chloroform

2. (a) Calculate the partition coefficient K of theanine in diethyl ether/water, benzene/water and chloroform/water respectively using the solubility data at room temperature (as shown below). (b) State which solvent is the best choice for maximizing the extraction of theanine and explain your answer. Solvent water Diethyl ether Theanine Solubility (at 25 °C) 0.050 g/mL 0.004 g/mL 0.013 g/mL 0.400 g/mL Benzene Chloroform

Principles of Modern Chemistry

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Chapter23: Polymeric Materials And Soft Condensed Matter

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14P

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