1. A solution containing 5.0 g of n-butyric acid in a 100 mL of water was extracted two times with 25-mL portions of chloroform. Given the distribution coefficient, K, for chloroform-water, is 5.0, calculate thetotalamount of n-butyric acid extracted from the water. Show all calculations.

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1. A solution containing 5.0 g of n-butyric acid in a 100 mL of water was extracted two times with 25-mL portions of chloroform. Given the distribution coefficient, K, for chloroform-water, is 5.0, calculate thetotalamount of n-butyric acid extracted from the water. Show all calculations.

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