Multiple Choice
After completing the synthesis of 3-methylpentanoic acid, which of the following treatments will neutralize the mineral acids and facilitate the distribution of the organic acid from the organic layer to the aqueous extraction layer?
A) extraction with aqueous NaCl
B) extraction with ether
C) extraction with aqueous NaHCO3
D) extraction with water
E) extraction with dilute aqueous HCl
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