Consider the separatory funnel shown below that contains two liquids. Water is placed in the funnel along with one of the following liquids. The funnel is then opened and the bottom layer is drained into a beaker. For which combination would the water end up in the beaker? Density values are given in parentheses.
A) diethyl ether (0.713 g/m
B) mineral oil (0.845 g/ml)
C) dichloromethane (1.33 g/m
D) both a and b

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Consider the separatory funnel shown below that contains two liquids.  Water is placed in the funnel along with one of the following liquids. The funnel is then opened and the bottom layer is drained into a beaker. For which combination would the water end up in the beaker? Density values are given in parentheses.
A) diethyl ether (0.713 g/m
B) mineral oil (0.845 g/ml) 
C) dichloromethane (1.33 g/m
D) both a and b

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The Answer of Consider the separatory funnel shown below that contains two liquids.  Water is placed in the funnel along with one of the following liquids. The funnel is then opened and the bottom layer is drained into a beaker. For which combination would the water end up in the beaker? Density values are given in parentheses.
A) diethyl ether (0.713 g/m
B) mineral oil (0.845 g/ml) 
C) dichloromethane (1.33 g/m
D) both a and b

Consider the Separatory Funnel Shown Below That Contains Two Liquids