What is the purpose of adding sodium sulfate to the organic layer after extraction? A. To remove water from the organic phase B. To act as a base to deprotonate the tannins, making them water soluble C. To act as a base to deprotonate the caffeine, making it water soluble D. To remove organic solvents from the aqueous phase

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What is the purpose of adding sodium sulfate to the organic layer after extraction?

A. To remove water from the organic phase
B. To act as a base to deprotonate the tannins, making them water soluble
C. To act as a base to deprotonate the caffeine, making it water soluble
D. To remove organic solvents from the aqueous phase
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