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Title: A solution of methylene chloride is dried by extracting with a solution of saturated sodium ...
Post by: Wafflez4Reason on Feb 9, 2018

A solution of methylene chloride is dried by extracting with a solution of saturated sodium
  chloride solution, using a separatory funnel. When the two layers are allowed to separate,
  which layer will float to the top?



Title: A solution of methylene chloride is dried by extracting with a solution of saturated sodium ...
Post by: miguelhdz8 on Feb 9, 2018

The saturated sodium chloride solution, because its density (1.2) is less than that of methylene
chloride (1.3).