A bit of benzoic acid and benzophenone are dissolved in a small portion of dichloromethane Aqueous NaHCO3 is added, the mixture shaken, and then allowed to separate into two layers The dichloromethane layer is analyzed prior to adding the aqueous NaHCO3 (left lane) and again after shaking with the aqueous solution (right lane) Describe what chemical substances are found in each of the layers (it is beneficial to use a chemical structure). Explain how the results shown for this analysis (after developing and visualizing the plate) support, refute, or just confuse your conclusion.

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Benzophenone is on top Benzoic acid will submerge to the bottom with water aqueous laye... View the full answer