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Liquid-liquid mixture is separated with solvent extraction by adding _______ solvent.

(a) Soluble

(b) Insoluble

(c) Partially soluble

(d) All of the mentioned

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The correct option is (b) Insoluble

Best explanation: Generally, mass transfer occurs, if an insoluble phase is added to a mixture. In extraction, the insoluble phase is a liquid solvent.

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