The process of separation of an organic ...

The process of separation of an organic compound from its aqueous solution by shaking with a suitable solvent in termed solvent extraction or differential extraction.

The organic compound present in the aqueous layer moves to the organic solvent because

A

the organic substance is more soluble in the organic solvent

B

organic compound being lighter moves in the upper layer

C

organic solvent is insoluble in water hence organic compound moves up

D

form the supersaturated aqueous solution the solute starts diffusing

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The correct Answer is:

A

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