In an extraction process, a solute species is partitionedbetween two immiscible solvents. Suppose the two solvents are water and carbon tetrachloride. State which phase will have the higher concentration of each of the following solutes: (a) CH3OH, (b) C2Cl6, (c) Br2, (d) NaCl.Explain your reasoning.

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In an extraction process, a solute species is partitioned
between two immiscible solvents. Suppose the two solvents are water and carbon tetrachloride. State which phase will have the higher concentration of each of the following solutes: (a) CH3OH, (b) C2Cl6, (c) Br2, (d) NaCl.
Explain your reasoning.

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