In this experiment, you preformed an extraction to separate the aqueous and organic solvent layers. Why was the organic solvent layer on the bottom in the separatory funnel? What would cause the organic solvent layer to be the top layer? Explain your answer.

In this experiment, you preformed an extraction to separate the aqueous and organic solvent layers. Why was the organic solvent layer on the bottom in the separatory funnel? What would cause the organic solvent layer to be the top layer? Explain your answer.

Macroscale and Microscale Organic Experiments

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Chapter38: Grignard Synthesis Of Triphenylmethanol And Benzoic Acid

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