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A mixture of pentanic acid and pentane were shaken with 0.5mol/l potassium hydroxide solution and let to separate as shown in the diagram below

A mixture of pentanic acid and pentane were shaken with 0.5mol/l potassium hydroxide solution and let to separate as shown in the diagram below
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(I)Name the main component in layer V
(II)Give reason for your answer in (I) above

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Isaac
(i)Penane
(ii)No reaction between pentane and potassium hydroxide solution
isaacmuthini answered the question on November 23, 2017 at 08:26

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