Iodine in water is yellow, and when added to the food color the result is a green solution. When this aqueous solution is extracted with organic solvents (hexane and dichloromethane), the iodine is ...

When this aqueous solution is extracted with organic solvents (hexane and dichloromethane), the iodine is drawn into the organic layer, leaving a turquoise aqueous layer and turning the organic layer ...