What would happen if a mixture of benzoic acid (C6H5CO2H) and chloroethane (CH3CH2Cl) is added to a separatory funnel containing H2O and CH2Cl2

Both benzoic acid and chloroethane will be extracted into the CH2Cl2 layer. a small amount of the benzoic acid may be found in the water layer.

Explanation:

Both benzoic acid and chloroethane are more soluble in organic solvents. benzoic acid can only be soluble in water when it is converted into a benzoate.

Hence, only a small amount of the benzoic acid may be found in the water layer. Both benzoic acid and chloroethane are largely extracted into the dichloromethane layer.

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