Question

If dichloromethane (DCM) and water ${(H_2O)}$ are used for differential extraction, which one of the following statements is correct ?

• A. DCM and ${(H_2O)}$ would stay as lower and upper layer respectively in the S.F.
• B. DCM and ${(H_2O)}$ will be miscible clearly
• C. DCM and ${(H_2O)}$ would stay as upper and lower layer respectively in the separating funnel (S.F.)
• D. DCM and ${(H_2O)}$ will make trubid/colloidal mixture

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

DCM and ${(H_2O)}$ would stay as lower and upper layer respectively in the S.F.

Answer 2

Answer (a) DCM and ${(H_2O)}$ would stay as lower and upper layer respectively in the S.F.