EBK EXPERIMENTAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: A M
EBK EXPERIMENTAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: A M
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781305687875
Author: Gilbert
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 5.3, Problem 18E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the sequence of extracting the diethyl ether solution of 2-naphthol (11), benzoic acid (5) and naphthalene (7) to start with aqueous bicarbonate followed by aqueous hydroxide and not the reverse order needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction :

Extraction is defined as a method used to isolate a substance which is mixed with some other substance. It is done by adding a solvent in which one the substance which needs to be extracted is soluble and other substance is insoluble.

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