Subsequent to the synthesis of butyl acetate was completed the reaction was transferred into a separatory funnel to be extracted with water?
1) Explain why was water used as the solvent for extraction?
2) Explain which layer is the top layer and what product does it contains?
3) Explain which layer is the bottom layer and what unwanted product does it contains?
4) Explain why was sodium carbonate used to wash the organic layer in the separatory funnel?