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1.13 g caffeine was dissolved in 60 mL water. The solution was extracted with 3 portions of 20 mL methylene chloride. How much caffeine is left in the water after the extractions? Show your work.
The solubility of caffeine in water is 2.26 g/100 mL at 25 degrees C.
The solubility of caffeine in methylene chloride is 8.42 g/100 mL at 25 degrees C.