A solute with a partition coefficient of 4.0 is extracted from 10 mL of phase 1 into

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A solute with a partition coefficient of 4.0 is extracted from 10 mL of phase 1 into phase 2. 

(a) What volume of phase 2 is needed to extract 99% of the solute in one extraction?

(b) What is the total volume of solvent 2 needed to remove 99% of the solute in three equal extractions instead?

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