Context: Synthesis of Methyl Salicylate from Salicylic Acid In the liquid-liquid extraction of the crude mixture, what is the rationale behind the use of 10% NaHCO3? What exactly does it separate out?

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  1. In the liquid-liquid extraction of the crude mixture, what is the rationale behind the use of 10% NaHCO3? What exactly does it separate out?
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