Question
Question: The process of separation of an organic compound from its aquesous solution by shaking with a suitab...
The process of separation of an organic compound from its aquesous solution by shaking with a suitable solvent is termed solvent extraction of differential extraction.
The organic compound present in the aqueous layer moves to the organic solvent because.
A
the organic substance is more soluble in the organic solvent
B
Organic compound being lighter moves in the upper layer
C
Organic solvent is insoluble in water hence organic
compound moves up.
D
From the supersaturate aqueous solution the solute starts diffusing.
Answer
the organic substance is more soluble in the organic solvent
Explanation
Solution
: The organic substance being more soluble in organic solvent is transferred from aqueous layer to the organic layer.