Question

A. In a separatory funnel containing ethyl acetate and 10% aqueous sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), which layer would contain the brominated aromatic compound?

Answer 1

ethyl acetate layer

Step-by-step explanation:

This question tests your knowledge of the principle of solvent extraction.

In solvent extraction, there is always an organic layer and an aqueous layer. The ethyl acetate is the organic layer while the sodium bicarbonate is the aqueous layer.

A brominated aromatic compound will be extracted into the organic layer (ethyl acetate layer).