Into a separatory funnel is poured 200 mL of dichloromethane (density = 1.33 g mL 1 )

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Into a separatory funnel is poured 200 mL of dichloromethane (density = 1.33 g mL^–1) and 55 mL of water. This mixture forms two layers. One milliliter of 2-octanol is added, and the mixture is shaken. After a time, two layers are again formed. Where is the 1-octanol—in the upper or lower layer?

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