One has a mixture of benzoic acid and o-pentylphenol. Both are not soluble in water, but are soluble in ether. Which of the following techniques would be most effective at separating the two components of the mixture into different layers in a separatory funnel? a. Adding NaCl(aq) to the mixture, adding ether and then shaking and venting. b. Adding NaOH(aq) to the mixture, adding ether and then shaking and venting. c. Adding NaHCO3(aq) to the mixture, adding ether and then shaking and venting. d. Adding HCl(aq) to the mixture, adding ether and then shaking and venting.

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One has a mixture of benzoic acid and o-pentylphenol. Both are not soluble in water, but
are soluble in ether. Which of the following techniques would be most effective at
separating the two components of the mixture into different layers in a separatory funnel?
a. Adding NaCI(aq) to the mixture, adding ether and then shaking and venting.
b. Adding NaOH(aq) to the mixture, adding ether and then shaking and venting.
c. Adding NaHCO:(aq) to the mixture, adding ether and then shaking and venting.
d. Adding HCl(aq) to the mixture, adding ether and then shaking and venting.
Transcribed Image Text:One has a mixture of benzoic acid and o-pentylphenol. Both are not soluble in water, but are soluble in ether. Which of the following techniques would be most effective at separating the two components of the mixture into different layers in a separatory funnel? a. Adding NaCI(aq) to the mixture, adding ether and then shaking and venting. b. Adding NaOH(aq) to the mixture, adding ether and then shaking and venting. c. Adding NaHCO:(aq) to the mixture, adding ether and then shaking and venting. d. Adding HCl(aq) to the mixture, adding ether and then shaking and venting.
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