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Question

In an acid-base extraction, what would be the expected result of adjusting the pH to make a compound more soluble in the aqueous layer?

Accepted Answer

The compound forms ions, increasing its solubility in the aqueous layer.

Answer

The compound evaporates as a gas.

Answer

The compound becomes less soluble and precipitates out.

Answer

The compound dissolves into the organic layer.