Reference no: EM13196767
Which of the following statements are true regarding the liquid-liquid extraction performed in the synthesis of phenacetin. Note that there may be more than one correct answer.
Dichloromethane is the bottom layer because it is more dense than water.
Dichloromethane is the top layer because it is less dense than water.
After the extraction the dichloromethane should be dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate.
Unreacted acetaminophen is removed by extracting with aqueous hydrochloric acid.
The organic product will be in the aqueous layer.
Water and dichloromethane are miscible.
During a liquid-liquid extraction it is important to put the dichloromethane layer into waste quickly before performing the next extraction.
After the extraction the aqueous layer should be dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate.
Unreacted acetaminophen is removed by extracting with aqueous sodium hydroxide.
The organic product will be in the dichloromethane layer.
Liquid-liquid extraction is performed in a reflux apparatus.