Given the following Keq values, how much stronger of a base is acetate (CH3CO2-) than chloride (Cl⁻)?
Ch. 4 - Acids and Bases/Electron Flow

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Capitolo 3, Problema 26
Design an acid–base extraction scheme to separate a mixture of the basic amine N,N-dimethylaniline and naphthalene.

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Step 1: Recognize the chemical properties of the compounds. N,N-dimethylaniline is a basic amine due to the nitrogen atom with lone pairs, which can accept protons. Naphthalene is a neutral aromatic hydrocarbon and does not react with acids or bases under normal conditions.
Step 2: Add the mixture of N,N-dimethylaniline and naphthalene to an organic solvent, such as diethyl ether or dichloromethane, to dissolve both compounds.
Step 3: Perform an acid extraction by adding an aqueous solution of a strong acid, such as hydrochloric acid (HCl). The acid will protonate the basic amine (N,N-dimethylaniline), converting it into its water-soluble ionic form (N,N-dimethylaniline hydrochloride), while naphthalene remains in the organic layer.
Step 4: Separate the two layers using a separatory funnel. The aqueous layer will contain the protonated N,N-dimethylaniline, and the organic layer will contain naphthalene.
Step 5: Recover N,N-dimethylaniline by neutralizing the aqueous layer with a base, such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH). This will regenerate the free amine, which can then be extracted back into an organic solvent. Evaporate the solvent to isolate N,N-dimethylaniline, and evaporate the organic layer to isolate naphthalene.

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Acid-Base Extraction
Acid-base extraction is a technique used to separate compounds based on their acid-base properties. In this process, a mixture is treated with an acid or base to convert one or more components into their ionic forms, which are more soluble in water. This allows for the selective removal of either acidic or basic compounds from the mixture, facilitating their separation.
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N,N-Dimethylaniline
N,N-Dimethylaniline is a basic amine with the chemical formula C8H11N. It contains a nitrogen atom bonded to two methyl groups and an aniline group, making it a weak base. Its basicity allows it to react with acids to form water-soluble salts, which can be exploited in an acid-base extraction to separate it from non-polar compounds like naphthalene.
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Naphthalene
Naphthalene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of two fused benzene rings, with the formula C10H8. It is a non-polar compound that is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. In an acid-base extraction, naphthalene remains in the organic layer while the basic amine can be converted to its salt form and extracted into the aqueous layer, allowing for effective separation.
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