When a small amount of CH₃(CH₂)₄ CO₂H (pKa~4.8) is added to a separatory funnel that contains ether and water with a pH=12.0 is found mainly in the ________ layer as ________.

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At pH 12, which is much higher than the pKa of 4.8, the carboxylic acid will be deprotonated to form its carboxylate anion, which is more soluble in the aqueous layer.

When a Small Amount of CH3(CH2)4 CO2H (PKa~4

When a Small Amount of CH₃(CH₂)₄ CO₂H (PKa~4