Which solvent would most effectively extract a non-polar hydrocarbon contaminant from…

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Problem

Which solvent would most effectively extract a non-polar hydrocarbon contaminant from an aqueous solution while forming a separate layer? (a)

\text{Acetonitrile}

(b)

\text{Methanol}

(c)

\text{Diethyl\ ether}

(d)

\text{Acetone}