CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2012 · Paper 1 · Question Q29
A solution of 10\text{ g} of a carboxylic acid (weak acid) in 100\text{ cm}^3 of water is shaken with 100\text{ cm}^3 of ethoxyethane. It is found that only 6.5\text{ g} of the acid remains in aqueous solution at equilibrium. The partition coefficient is
- (A)0.054
- (B)0.54
- (C)5.4
- (D)54.0
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