Suggest a method that could be used to obtain a sample of water-insoluble organic acids from a mixture of chloroform and crushed plant leaves. Outline the chemistry behind the method using general equations and formulae.
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In this method, we will extract the organic acids from the chloroform phase into a polar solvent that is immiscible with chloroform, such as water. Show more…
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