Why is acetylsalicylic acid extracted into the aqueous layer but caffeine remains in the ether layer? Think about acid base reactions

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Why is acetylsalicylic acid extracted into the aqueous layer but caffeine remains in the ether layer? Think about acid base reactions.

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