Caffeine contains several N–H and C=O groups and must be extracted from an aqueous…

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Chromatography · Chromatography

Problem

Caffeine contains several N–H and C=O groups and must be extracted from an aqueous tea solution using a low-toxicity solvent that boils below 50 °C. From the following options, pick the best solvent and briefly justify your selection: ethyl acetate (bp = 77 °C), dichloromethane (bp = 40 °C), and hexane (bp = 69 °C).

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