The solubility of adipic acid in water is 1.5 g per 100 mL at 15?C, and 0.6 g per 100 mL in ether at the same temperature.
a. Remember the Kd is usually the ratio of solubilities. What is the Kd of adipic acid expressed as [adipic acid]water/[adipic acid]ether?
b. Calculate the fraction of adipic acid that can be extracted from a 50 mL solution of adipic acid in water into three 30-mL portions of ether.
c. Calculate the fraction of adipic acid that can be extracted from a 50 mL solution of adipic acid in water into one 90-mL portion of ether?