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Asked by Jason

Explain why ethanol and acetone are not suitable solvents for extracting
organic compounds from aqueous solutions.

does it have to do with their density?
16 years ago

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Answered by Dr Russ
No, they are both 100% miscible with water, i.e. you get a single phase in all proportions.
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