Question: Based on chemical equilibrium, obtain a general expression for dependence of the distribution coefficient of a weak base bioproduct B (2) described by the equilibrium
Based on chemical equilibrium, obtain a general expression for dependence of the distribution coefficient of a weak base bioproduct B(2) described by the equilibrium expression in Exercise 8.43 that interacts with an organic solvent extractant X(1) at the interface of an organic (1) Aqueous (2) System with valence z.
Data From Exercise 8.43
Derive general expressions for
(a) The partition coefficient, KoD, in an organic (1) aqueous–(2) LLE system for an un-ionized (neutral) form of a weak base given by

and
(b) The distribution coefficient between organic and aqueous fluid phases in terms of pH and pKa.
HB+ H+ + B
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