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Published on: August 14, 2026
If dichloromethane (DCM) and water 
are used for different extraction, which of the following statements is correct ?
A
DCM and 
would stay as lower and upper layer respectively in the S.F.
would stay as lower and upper layer respectively in the S.F.
B
DCM and 
will make turbid/colloidal mixture
will make turbid/colloidal mixture
C
DCM and 
would stay as upper and lower layer respectively in the separating funnel (S.F.)
would stay as upper and lower layer respectively in the separating funnel (S.F.)
D
DCM and 
will be miscible clearly
will be miscible clearly
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Due to higher density of dichloromethane than water DCM would be the lower layer and water will form the upper layer in the separating funnel.
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