(a) Explain, on the basis of polarities and solubility, why separate layers formed when aqueous sodium bicarbonate...

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(a) Explain, on the basis of polarities and solubility, why separate layers formed when aqueous sodium bicarbonate was added to the reaction mixture.

(b) List the chemical species likely to be present after the reaction with NaHCOin (i) the organic layer and (ii) the aqueous layer.

(c) Why was the aqueous sodium bicarbonate extraction step repeated three times?

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1118875766

12th Edition

Authors: T. W. Graham Solomons, Craig B. Fryhle, Scott A. Snyder

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