Solute S has a distribution constant of 5.1 between water (phase 1) and hexane (phase 2). A 71.0 mL solution of S in water is extracted three times with 12.0 mL of hexane. Calculate the fraction of S remaining in the aqueous phase.

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Solute S has a distribution constant of 5.1 between water (phase 1) and hexane (phase 2). A 71.0 mL solution of S in water is
extracted three times with 12.0 mL of hexane. Calculate the fraction of S remaining in the aqueous phase.
fraction remaining:
0.0575
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Transcribed Image Text:Solute S has a distribution constant of 5.1 between water (phase 1) and hexane (phase 2). A 71.0 mL solution of S in water is extracted three times with 12.0 mL of hexane. Calculate the fraction of S remaining in the aqueous phase. fraction remaining: 0.0575 Incorrect
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