You have 100 mL of solvent available to do an extraction. Which will give a better separation? a. 1 extraction with 100 mL b. 2 extractions with 50 mL c. 5 extractions with 20 mL d. 3 extractions with 25 mL

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You have 100 mL of solvent available to do an extraction. Which will give a better separation?
a. 1 extraction with 100 mL
b. 2 extractions with 50 mL
c. 5 extractions with 20 mL
d. 3 extractions with 25 mL

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