If I have the following 3 compounds and want to do an extraction for 2-nitrobenz

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If I have the following 3 compounds and want to do an extraction for 2-nitrobenzoic acid, 4-chlorophenol, and cyclohexane, how would this be done? I know the the first 2 are acids so I want a base such as NaHCO3 so I can select for one and not the other. Can you explain to me the theory behind that? I also know that I will use a stronger base for the last extreaction of the other acid compound. The cyclohexane is a liquid so when I isolate it I need to get it into a solid form, is this done by adding more organic solvent to the solution?? Is this what is called back washing?

Explanation / Answer

2-nitrobenzoic acid is more acidic than 4-chlorophenol so 2-nitrobenzoic acid is react with NaHCO3 more than 4-chlorophenol and separated easily

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