What are the suitable solvents for liquid-liquid extraction of an aqueous layer?
Suitable Solvents for Liquid-Liquid Extraction of an Aqueous Layer
Ethyl Acetate: It is suitable for liquid-liquid extraction as it is immiscible with water and forms a separate layer.
Dimethylformamide: It is miscible with water, which means it does not form a separate layer and is not suitable for liquid-liquid extraction of an aqueous layer.
Methanol: It is miscible with water and does not form a separate layer, so it is not suitable for liquid-liquid extraction of an aqueous layer.
Methyl tert-Butyl Ether: It is suitable for liquid-liquid extraction as it is immiscible with water and forms a separate layer.
Dimethyl Sulfoxide: It is miscible with water and does not form a separate layer, so it is not suitable for liquid-liquid extraction of an aqueous layer.
Hexanes: It is suitable for liquid-liquid extraction as it is immiscible with water and forms a separate layer.