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The solubility of SImpsonium in toluene is 7.50g/100 mL and its solubility in water is 30.0...

The solubility of SImpsonium in toluene is 7.50g/100 mL and its solubility in water is 30.0 g/mL. Estimate the distribution coefficient of Simpsonium between toluene and water.

The options are

A. 0.250

B. 22.5

C. 37.5

D. 225

I do not understand how to set this equation up or where to get the numbers from, so please show all steps. Thank you.

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Expert Solution

distribution coefficient (Kd) = ( concentration in toulene / concentration in water)

                                            = 7.5/30

                                             = 0.25

answer: A


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