Question: An analyte ( B ) in an aqueous solution is extracted with portions of toluene. If the distribution ratio ( D ) for analyte B

An analyte (B) in an aqueous solution is extracted with portions of toluene. If the distribution ratio (D) for analyte B between toluene and water is 11.6 and the volume of the aqueous solution containing B is 60cm3, what percentage of B will be extracted using the following volumes of toluene?
i.130cm3 portion
ii.310cm3 portion
an=[VxDVy+Vx]na0
an=0.147a0:.85.3% extracted
an=0.0396a0:.96.0% extracted
 An analyte (B) in an aqueous solution is extracted with portions

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