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What is the purpose of using hexane or dichloromethane to extract natural compounds from orange oil?
What is the purpose of using hexane or dichloromethane to extract natural compounds from orange oil?
- Increase the solubility of the compounds in water
- Create a polar structure in the extract
- Increase the density of the final product
- Enhance the flavor and scent of the extracted compounds (correct)
Which layer, when using a separatory funnel, would typically contain DCM (dichloromethane) due to its density?
Which layer, when using a separatory funnel, would typically contain DCM (dichloromethane) due to its density?
- Top layer
- Bottom layer (correct)
- Middle layer
- No specific layer
What does the color change from pink to red indicate in this extraction process?
What does the color change from pink to red indicate in this extraction process?
- The presence of a non-polar compound
- An increase in solubility
- The acidity of the solution (correct)
- The successful separation of organic and aqueous phases
What does the Partition/Distribution Coefficient (K) measure in this extraction procedure?
What does the Partition/Distribution Coefficient (K) measure in this extraction procedure?
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In terms of molarity, where would you expect a higher concentration of solute during this extraction process?
In terms of molarity, where would you expect a higher concentration of solute during this extraction process?
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