Write the equations for the acid-base reactions involved in this experiment. Clearly show the reactants and products for each chemical equation. Experiment: seperation of caffeine and benzoic acid by acid-base extraction Things used in lab:  -solid mixture of caffeine and benzoic acid -40mL of dichloromethane  -20mL of 1.0 M NaOH  -magnesium sulfate as drying agent for caffeine isolation  -3.00 M HCl for recovery of benzoic acid

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Write the equations for the acid-base reactions involved in this experiment. Clearly show the reactants and products for each chemical equation.

Experiment: seperation of caffeine and benzoic acid by acid-base extraction

Things used in lab: 

-solid mixture of caffeine and benzoic acid

-40mL of dichloromethane 

-20mL of 1.0 M NaOH 

-magnesium sulfate as drying agent for caffeine isolation 

-3.00 M HCl for recovery of benzoic acid 

 

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