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What is the purpose of adding sodium sulfate to the organic layer after extraction?.
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What is the purpose of adding sodium sulfate to the organic layer after extraction?.

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To remove the water that is in the organic layer. Due to sodium sulfate being a drying agents that will eventually cause water to leave.
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