If dichloromethane (DCM) and water $\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)$ are used for differential extraction, which one of the following statements is correct?
Select the correct option:
A
DCM and $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ will make turbid/colloidal mixture
B
DCM and $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ will be miscible clearly
C
DCM and $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ would stay as upper and lower layer respectively in the separating funnel (S.F.)
D
DCM and $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ would stay as lower and upper layer respectively in the S.F.
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Solution
Density of dichloromethane is greater than water. So, DCM would be the lower layer and water will form the upper layer in the separating funnel.
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