The distribution coefficient of an organic compound Y between hexane and water is 4.73. If 192.7 mg/L of Y is initially present in 80.0 mL water, what will be the extracted fraction of Y after four 10.00-mL portions hexane 0.175 0.825 none of the choices 0.844 0.156

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The distribution coefficient of an organic
compound Y between hexane and water is
4.73. If 192.7 mg/L of Y is initially present in
80.0 mL water, what will be the extracted
fraction of Y after four 10.00-mL portions
hexane
0.175
0.825
none of the choices
0.844
0.156
Transcribed Image Text:The distribution coefficient of an organic compound Y between hexane and water is 4.73. If 192.7 mg/L of Y is initially present in 80.0 mL water, what will be the extracted fraction of Y after four 10.00-mL portions hexane 0.175 0.825 none of the choices 0.844 0.156
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