It is very easy during an extraction to lose track of the identity of each layer. Which statement best describes how you would determine which layer is the organic layer?
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a add portion of ether to the separatory funnel, the layer that grows is the aqueous layer
b add a portion of ether to the separatory funnel, the layer that grows is the ether layer
c add a portion of water to the separatory funnel, the layer that grows is the ether layer
d check the densities; the solvent with the higher density will be the top layer
