Which solvent would be the best choice for use as an extraction solvent in a separatory funnel with an aqueous solution of NaHCO3 followed by rotoevaporation? Hint: Consider the ability of the solvent to dissolve a wide range of substances, its miscibility with water, and its ability to evaporate the solvent easily by rotoevaporation. ethanol hexane toluene ethylene glycol methylene chloride

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  1. Which solvent would be the best choice for use as an extraction solvent in a separatory funnel with an aqueous solution of NaHCO3 followed by rotoevaporation?  Hint: Consider the ability of the solvent to dissolve a wide range of substances, its miscibility with water, and its ability to evaporate the solvent easily by rotoevaporation.

       

    ethanol

       

    hexane

       

    toluene

       

    ethylene glycol 

       

    methylene chloride

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