An ether solution of `PhCH_(3) (I), PhNH_(2) (II)` and `PhOH (III)` is extracted with squeous `NAOH`. The ether layer will contain which compound(s) a
An ether solution of `PhCH_(3) (I), PhNH_(2) (II)` and `PhOH (III)` is extracted with squeous `NAOH`. The ether layer will contain which compound(s) after the extraction ?
A. only III
B. `I + II`
C. `II + III`
D. `I + III`
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Correct Answer - C
Both `OhCH_(3)` (I) and `PhNH_(2)` (II) are insoluble in water and remain in the ether layer after extraction. `PhOH` (III) being water soluble passes into the aqueous later.
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