Acetic acid will be most economically separated from a dilute solution of acetic acid in water by____________________?

Correct answer: A. Solvent extraction

  • A. Solvent extraction
  • B. Continuous distillation
  • C. Evaporation
  • D. Absorption

Explanation

Acetic acid is present in dilute aqueous solution, and distilling it from water is relatively energy-intensive because of their volatility relationship. Liquid-liquid solvent extraction can selectively remove the acid more economically.

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