When using a separatory funnel for extracting an aqueous solution of benzoic acid, which of the following organic solvents is most likely going to be the TOP layer of the extraction? isopropyl bromide dichloromethane diethyl ether chloroform

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When using a separatory funnel for extracting an aqueous solution of benzoic acid, which of
the following organic solvents is most likely going to be the TOP layer of the extraction?
isopropyl bromide
dichloromethane
diethyl ether
chloroform
Transcribed Image Text:When using a separatory funnel for extracting an aqueous solution of benzoic acid, which of the following organic solvents is most likely going to be the TOP layer of the extraction? isopropyl bromide dichloromethane diethyl ether chloroform
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