Chapter 15, Problem 103FP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Amount of C will be found in the organic layer should be calculated and if the organic layer was not present, amount of C would be produced should be calculated.

Concept introduction:

When a solution is shaken with an immiscible solvent in a separatory funnel, part of the solute in the solution dissolves in the other layer. This is said to be partitioning. At a point an equilibrium is establish and at equilibrium, ratio of concentration of solute in each layer is constant. This constant is called partition coefficient, K

$K=\frac{\text{Molarity in organic phase}}{\text{Molarity in aqueous phase}}$