Chapter 7, Problem 8Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A flow chart that depicts the separation procedure used for separation of mixture of toluic acid, $\text{p}-\text{bromoaniline}$ and anthracene should be drawn.

Concept introduction:

Separation of a mixture that contains an acidic, basic and neutral substance involves acid-base extraction technique. $\text{p}{K}_{\text{a}}$ and $\text{p}{K}_{\text{b}}$ play vital role while the solvent system is being decided.

The structure of toluic acid is as follows:

  

The structure of $\text{p}-\text{bromoaniline}$ is as follows:

  

The structure of anthracene is as follows: