The partition coefficient for caffeine between dichloromethane and water is 4.6.  Assume that a 100 mL tea solution (in water) contained 100 mg of caffeine.  What is the theoretical yield of caffeine in the methylene chloride if you extract with one 100 mL portion of methylene chloride?

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The partition coefficient for caffeine between dichloromethane and water is 4.6.  Assume that a 100 mL tea solution (in water) contained 100 mg of caffeine.  What is the theoretical yield of caffeine in the methylene chloride if you extract with one 100 mL portion of methylene chloride?

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