Based on the Informaton Presented Below, Answer the Following Questions

question 26

Short Answer

Based on the informaton presented below, answer the following questions.
An ether solution contains the following components.
2,3,4,5-tetramethylbenzene benzyl alcohol 2-hydroxybenzoic acid
This solution is extracted with a 1.0 M solution of NaOH, that is immiscible with ether.
-The 2,3,4,5-tetramethylbenzene will be recovered from the _______ layer.

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Definitions:

Exothermic

Describes a chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of heat.

Transition States

High-energy states through which reactants must pass for a chemical reaction to occur, representing a maximum in energy on the reaction path between reactants and products.

Endothermic

A reaction or process that absorbs heat from its surroundings, resulting in a temperature decrease in the external environment.

Frequency Factor

A term in chemical kinetics that represents the frequency of collisions that lead to a reaction, influenced by the orientation and energy of the reactants.