If dichloromethane (DCM) and water (H2O) are used for differential extraction, which one of the following statements is correct?

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If dichloromethane (DCM) and water (H2O) are used for differential extraction, which one of the following statements is correct?

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DCM and H2O would stay as upper and lower layer respectively in the separating funnel (S.F.)

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DCM and H2O would stay as lower and upper layer respectively in the S.F.

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DCM and H2O will be miscible clearly

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DCM and H2O will make turbid/colloidal mixture

1.	If dichloromethane (DCM) and water (H2O) are used for differential extraction, which one of the following statements is correct?
A.	DCM and H2O would stay as lower and upper layer respectively in the S.F.
B.	DCM and H2O would stay as upper and lower layer respectively in the separating funnel (S.F.)
C.	DCM and H2O will be miscible clearly
D.	DCM and H2O will make turbid/colloidal mixture
Answer» B. DCM and H2O would stay as upper and lower layer respectively in the separating funnel (S.F.)

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