The theoretical limit for extracting solute S from phase 1 (volume V 1 ) into phase 2

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The theoretical limit for extracting solute S from phase 1 (volume V1) into phase 2 (volume V2) is attained by dividing V2 into an infinite number of infinitesimally small portions and conducting an infinite number of extractions. With a partition coefficient K = [S]2/[S]1, the limiting fraction of solute remaining in phase 1 is 2 qlimit = e- (V2/V1)K. Let k = V1 = V2 = 50 mL and let K = 2. Let volume V2 be divided into n equal portions to conduct n extractions. Find the fraction of S extracted into phase 2 for n = 1, 2, 10 extractions. How many portions are required to attain 95% of the theoretical limit?

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