quick question about extraction

[d wannabe]

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Quick Question.

Is organic layer denser than aqueous layer?
Aqueous layer would be on the top of organic layer in extraction method.
Am I correct?

 

[Maygyver]

Quick Question.

Is organic layer denser than aqueous layer?
Aqueous layer would be on the top of organic layer in extraction method.
Am I correct?

Depends what your organic layer is. The lower layer will be more dense. Diethyl ether and ethyl acetate will be on top.