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What is the purpose of adding NaHCO3 to the separatory funnel during the lab procedure?
To neutralize any acids present
Why is anhydrous calcium chloride used when drying the organic layer?
To remove water from the organic layer
What is the purpose of adding NaOH to the separatory funnel during the lab procedure?
To neutralize any bases present
Why is t-butyl methyl ether used as the solvent in this extraction experiment?
To enhance solubility of the organic compounds
What is the main purpose of using a separatory funnel in this extraction procedure?
To separate immiscible liquids
Why is HCl added to tube A and tube B during the lab procedure?
To neutralize any remaining NaHCO3 or NaOH
Learn about the definition of extraction, properties of extraction solvents, use of a separatory funnel, flow extraction sheet, and acid-base reaction equations. Follow a lab procedure involving dissolving compounds in a solvent and using a separatory funnel.
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