3. Assume that in extraction from water into toulene, analyte A has distribution ratio of 10. A 20 mL portion of an aqueous solution of A is extracted with toulene. Which of thw following procedures will result in most efficient removal of A from the aqueous phase into toulene? (Please show the solution of the correct answer) A. 1 extraction with 20 mL of toulene B. 1 extraction with 40 mL of toulene C. 2 extractions with 20 mL of toulene each D. 4 extractions with 10 mL of toulene each

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3. Assume that in extraction from water into toulene, analyte A has distribution ratio of 10. A 20 mL portion of an aqueous solution of A is extracted with toulene. Which of thw following procedures will result in most efficient removal of A from the aqueous phase into toulene?

(Please show the solution of the correct answer)

A. 1 extraction with 20 mL of toulene
B. 1 extraction with 40 mL of toulene
C. 2 extractions with 20 mL of toulene each
D. 4 extractions with 10 mL of toulene each

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