Asked by Omar

Explain the fact that acetic acid can be extracted quantitatively from ether solution by dilute aqueous sodium hydroxide solution.
Answered by DrBob222
Think about the solubilities. Acetic acid + NaOH yields an ionic compound, sodium acetate, which is quite soluble in water but not so soluble in ether.
Answered by Regina
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